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How Big Are Your Thighs?
Recently I asked you about the strength of your tummy, but now I want to know the size of your thighs. The reason? Big thighs might be a sign of cardiovascular health and longevity.
Look on the Sunny Side of Life For Heart Health
Having a positive attitude is how underdog sports teams come from behind to cinch victory. It makes for exciting games, but a positive attitude is also important for your personal health — it fights heart disease. New research from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that seeing the glass half full appears to protect the heart against disease and death, and conversely pessimism increases the risk of heart disease.
Guinness Is Good For You!
It looks like this famous old slogan has some truth to it after all. A new study from the University of Wisconsin has reported that a pint of Guinness could have the same heart health benefits as a low dose of aspirin. When tested on dogs, antioxidants in Guinness helped reduce blood clots and slow down deposits of cholesterol on the artery walls.
Two Minutes to a Healthier You
Dental hygiene seems simple, but new research shows that brushing and flossing goes more than mouth deep. When you're brushing your teeth (most of you do it twice a day), you're not only cleaning your pearly whites and promoting gum health, but you're also taking steps to prevent having a heart attack.
A study measured the bacteria levels in the mouths of heart attack survivors compared to participants without histories of heart problems and discovered more germs in the mouths of the survivors.
Drink With Friends For Your Heart's Health
So we know that a little moderate drinking of wine is good for your health, one glass a day for women, but now there's more great news when it comes to happy hour. A Japanese study shows that drinking with friends can help reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. It's the social support you feel from your family and friends that actually enhances the heart-healthy effects of the alcohol.
Guess Who Said It?
Guess which young celeb said this?
"I've struggled with my weight, but when I found out I had a hole in my heart — there was no way in heck being skinny was worth sacrificing my health."
Chill Out: Anger Is Bad For the Heart
National Heart Health Month may be drawing to a close, but keeping your ticker healthy is daily affair. In fact, matters of the heart are affected by what goes on in your head; chronic negative emotions, like anger and stress, might damage the heart.
In a recent Yale University study, anger appeared to interfere with the electrical signals of heart patients.
One Minute to a Healthier You
A little snoring is nothing to be ashamed of, but it can be a health concern. According to Women's Health, having sleep apnea can increase your risk of heart attack or dying by 30 percent. In honor of heart health month, perform this quick test to see if you could have it.
5 Things About Flaxseed
Heart health month is still going strong, and I'm here with another tip on how to keep your ticker in top shape. An easy way to help your heart is to add flaxseeds to your diet. Before heading to the store, learn more about this natural source of omega-3s with these five things.
What Your Heart Rate Says About You
A lot of us don't think about our hearts as often as we should, which makes sense because we can't see our hearts to assess them. Hopping on a scale or realizing that your jeans don't fit as well as they used to are telltale signs that your weight has changed, but measuring heart health isn't so easy. Or is it?
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