All posts tagged Exercise
SimpleScience@Heart: Getting fit in middle age may reduce your risk of heart failure
Middle aged and out of shape? It’s not too late to get fit — and reduce your risk for heart failure. In a new study, 40-year-olds who improved their fitness reduced their heart failure risk eight years later, compared to …
SimpleScience@Heart: Walking your dog helps your heart
Here’s yet another reason why dogs are man’s best friend: They could help reduce your risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association says owning a pet, especially a
SimpleScience@Heart: What’s bad for your heart may be bad for your brain
What’s bad for your heart – smoking, diabetes and other heart disease risk factors – also may be bad for your brain. In a new study, people with the
SimpleScience@Heart: The couch is no place for people with heart defects
If you or your child were born with a heart defect, don’t skip out on physical activities. While some irregular heartbeat conditions may limit what you can do, most
Fun Ideas for Family Fitness with Your Kids
Exercise is very important for your family. There are many benefits to fitness. have stronger muscles and bones have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat be less likely
SimpleScience@Heart: Alternative therapies may help lower your blood pressure
Alternative therapies may help reduce your blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. An expert panel assessed three alternative remedy categories — exercise; behavioral therapies such as meditation;
SimpleScience@Heart: Green tea, coffee may help lower stroke risk
Green tea and coffee may help lower your risk of having a stroke, especially when both are a regular part of your diet. In a Japanese study, people who
SimpleScience@Heart: Walking trumps massage for improving life after stroke
Stroke survivors should consider a regular stroll around their neighborhood instead of routine trips to a masseuse. A new study shows that stroke survivors who walked three times a
Ramp Up Your Workout Motivation
Has your workout become routine and boring? Lack of motivation seems to be one of the biggest barriers for a lot of people who are exercising and eating
Heart Healthy Choices & Happiness
Five years ago I got a call from my dad. He didn't want to worry me, but he wanted to let me know that he needed to have




