Tag: "my heart"
New study shows that fitness trumps body weight in reducing risk of death
The American Heart Association released results from a new study today that sheds light on whether it’s better to shed pounds or keep up with physical fitness. As it turns out, physical fitness edges out losing weight when it comes to reducing risk of death from heart attack and stroke. According to the study, in [...]
Study: Healthy Lifestyle Habits Lower Heart Failure Risk
According to a new study of 18,346 Finnish men and 19,729 women, there is a clear connection between between healthy lifestyle patterns and heart failure risk. The study, published in the new issue of Circulation, says research at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana finds: -Adults who don’t smoke, maintain a healthy weight, get regular physical [...]
New Partnership with American Heart Association Focuses on Heart Disease Prevention
The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Heart & Vascular Center is proud to announce a new partnership to help St. Louisans reduce their risk of heart disease. Called “My Heart. My Life.” the program is “a national movement designed to guide and influence healthy eating and encourage physical activity in an effort to reduce heart disease [...]
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