If your heart races rather than beats and the feeling lasts for a few minutes, that’s a sign you might have a condition called atrial fibrillation -- called AFib for short. Here's what to know:
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High blood pressure is surprisingly common, affecting 46% of American adults, and it's almost always treatable with lifestyle changes and inexpensive medication. What a cardiologist wants you to know: https://t.co/rf8gZsSpzE
3 ways citrus fruits help your #HeartHealth:
1) Fiber: Soluble fiber in citrus fruits can help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
2) Flavonoids: Flavonoids in citrus fruits can reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
3) Potassium: Potassium in citrus fruits can help lower blood pressure.
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1 in 100 babies is born with congenital heart disease (CHD). This is a heart condition they will live with their entire life.
Join us, this #HeartMonth as we shine a light on CHD, the progress and remaining challenges in care & stories of people living with CHD.
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Vitamin C isn’t the only reason to make citrus fruit part of your diet. The antioxidants found in the fruit may help lower inflammation, prevent blood clots, and improve blood circulation. https://t.co/Cpc7qrpebJ
Stress is a bad actor that often plays an ensemble role in cognitive decline. High cortisol levels contribute to high blood sugar, in turn promoting the formation of plaque that gums up the brain’s small vessels, reducing or cutting off the supply of blood to the brain.
When you lose more water than you take in, it makes it harder for your body to do some basic jobs. Learn the signs of dehydration: https://t.co/P9XtjvCY6Y
Going sugar-free for a week can be beneficial for many reasons, including weight loss, improved blood sugar control, reduced cravings, increased energy levels, better skin health, and a potential decrease in the risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, all by eliminating the rapid blood sugar spikes and crashes associated with consuming added sugar. #SugarFree #HealthyLiving #Health #Type2Diabetes #BloodSugarControl
Many people enjoy chamomile as a soothing herbal tea, and for good reason. It has calming effect thanks to an antioxidant called apigenin. It works on certain brain cell receptors that help you relax and fall asleep. https://t.co/y0xxlB2bcY
Eating protein is an easy way to curb sugar cravings. High-protein foods digest more slowly, keeping you feeling full for longer. Pick proteins like lean chicken, low-fat yogurt, eggs, nuts, or beans. https://t.co/elKpZS6S96
#Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Every organ in the body, especially the heart, muscles, and kidneys, needs the mineral magnesium. It also contributes to the makeup of teeth & bones. Here are 6 signs you may need more magnesium. #health #nutrition
Researchers have found that introverts have a higher blood flow to their frontal lobe -- the part of the brain that helps you remember things, solve problems, and plan ahead. https://t.co/hBdYt57d21
Drink green tea if you want to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Research suggests that chemicals in it called catechins may lower your cholesterol. https://t.co/rxwCI8zvlm
Peppermint can help you enjoy the outdoors more if you get seasonal allergies. It has a compound called rosmarinic acid that can lower your body’s histamine reaction. https://t.co/0L33r0WkyY
Research has shown that people at the highest risk for heart disease can lower their risk by as much as 80% by taking 7 simple preventive measures. Learn the steps: https://t.co/D51C0XULg4