All posts tagged my heart
SimpleScience@Heart: Speeding up heart attack treatment: There’s an app for that
An experimental, inexpensive iPhone app could help save lives by speeding up treatment for the deadliest type of heart attack called STEMI. In a new study, the app transferred heart images in 4-6 seconds ― faster and more reliably than …
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
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
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: After ER visit for chest pain, trip to heart doctor may save your life
A lot of folks treated for chest pain in emergency rooms don’t follow up with a heart doctor — possibly increasing their chance of dying. That’s the finding in
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
Dodging the Flu helps your Heart
Flu season is upon us. While all the coughing, sniffling and wheezing can be tough on your sinuses, it can also be harsh on your heart. But before
Keep Calm and Organize On
This post is an ode to the organizers. Those of you who have immaculate desks at work, color code your entire closets or label everything in your homes--