Jenna Braham

#biom4180

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

Proper nutrition is so essential to a #healthyheart! #biom4180

[CardioSmart @CardioSmart]

Smart choices and healthy eating can help lower your risk of #highbloodpressure, high #cholesterol, type 2 diabetes & ❤️ disease: https://t.co/bMwDos2vHq #NPHW

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

This great article explains all the ways coffee may affect your heart. It came to the conclusion that coffee, in moderation, has many wonderful benefits (just don't go too heavy on cream and sugar)! Happy drinking! #biom4180 https://t.co/2gt4sAp4Pw

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

Hopefully more major parks and tourist attractions will follow the example set by Disney and ban smoking! Great news to hear that E-cigarettes and vape pens are included in this ban #biom4180

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

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[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

@DuaCardio Even more reason to open up the conversation surrounding mental health! As this study found, depression and inactivity increases your risk for heart disease which in turn increases your likelihood of developing depression, creating a vicious and damaging cycle #biom4180

[CardioSmart @CardioSmart]

DYK nearly 1 in 2 Americans have #highbloodpressure? Many people don't know they have #hypertension, which is why it's so important to know your numbers: https://t.co/a1hl5ymiVA

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

This study showed that left atrial volume is higher in elite athletes, however their LA reservoir and contractile functions are impaired. These modifications may be related to the increased incidences of atrial fibrillation among older athletes #biom4180
https://t.co/AqonMM4zUG

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

The heart is truly an amazing organ that deserves some recognition! Check out these fun facts about the heart! #biom4180
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[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

Did you know that too much sitting can be bad for your health, even if you're exercising regularly? Try to stand up and walk around between Netflix episodes to cut back on sitting time! #biom4180

[CardioSmart @CardioSmart]

Not exercising & sitting for too long is harmful to your heart health! CardioSmart has more info on 'sitting disease': https://t.co/HPoO1Dhzfy

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

Not researching the difference between a man’s and a woman’s heart and brain is proving fatal for women. This is why we are committed to equitable research. It’s #TimeToSeeRed.

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

According to #StatsCan only 40% of Canadians consume 5 servings of fruits/vegetables and this isn't even enough!! The recommended minimum is 7 servings! Check out these tips to up your produce intake! #biom4180 🍉🥒🍊🌽

[Heart & Stroke @HeartandStroke]

For optimal health, your goal is to fill half your plate with vegetables or fruit at each meal. This #NutritionMonth, try these tips to feel more love for healthy produce.

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

UofG's Dr Burr researched the physiologic effects on the heart of running vs. swimming! Although he found that running is better than swimming for improving heart efficiency, remember all forms of CV exercise is beneficial! #biom4180
https://t.co/udv5OH4bwA

[MDedge Cardiology @MDedgeCardio]

#AFIB: According to a recent study by @JAMA, a catheter ablation appears no more effective than drug therapies in preventing strokes, deaths, and other complications in patients with atrial fibrillation. #MDedge. Read more, https://t.co/bweqBV9B8R.

photo cred: clevelandhealth

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

This study found that long-term consumption of sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages increases your risk of mortality, primarily through CVDs. They also noted that it's a dose-dependant relationship! #biom4180 https://t.co/ZDig7ujHFT

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

This interesting study showed that Vitamin D supplementation can help decrease the severity of heart failure. Unfortunately the study was rather small so follow-up studies are required to further investigate this potential link! #biom4180
https://t.co/LC4pCBrWbL

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

The recommended amount of daily sodium intake is only 1500mg for most adults which is only about THREE QUARTERS OF A TEASPOON! Check out these great substitutions and tips from the American Heart Association to lower your sodium intake! #biom4180

[American Heart News @HeartNews]

Sodium can be sneaky. Watch out for it in your meals, it can really add up! #HealthyForGood #NationalNutritionMonth #SaltAwarenessWeek https://t.co/jElFjnixRa

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

@imtisal_j #HeartFoundation recommends that you don't eat more than 7 eggs/wk, so 3/day all week is too much! It also states that your cholesterol levels are more influenced by the sat&trans fat in the foods you eat with your eggs than the eggs themselves #biom4180 https://t.co/6JnstzXu2H

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

@lele14562 This is very interesting! I appreciate that they had a β2PKC inhibitor that improved heart function but also stopped the protein from doing other beneficial things to the heart. so they kept searching to find a better more selective solution! #biom4180

[American Heart Advocacy @AmHeartAdvocacy]

While cigarette smoking has hit an all-time low, another form of tobacco use is rising in popularity – hookah smoking. Health experts warn in a new study that smoking hookah can be as harmful as cigarettes. https://t.co/MzZd6dKqWk

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

@lele14562 Interesting read! I am curious though if confounding factors were taken into consideration. Individuals who are watching that much TV may also be the same individuals who don't eat nutritious meals or who get daily physical activity, which could be causing the problem! #biom4180

[Jenna Braham @BrahamJenna]

@cardiology_4180 It is so important to stay up to date with treatment techniques but it is equally important to recognize how predispositions for arrhythmias and other health issues can change over time so we can better prevent them! Great read! #biom4180