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Health Topics American Heart Association

WebOur mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. *All health/medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the American Heart Association, based on scientific research and …

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Your Health American Heart Association

WebOur Unhealthy Obsession with Your Health Doesn't End Here. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. *All health/medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the American Heart

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Healthy for Good: Infographics American Heart Association

WebA picture is worth a thousand words, so our infographics will tell you everything you need to know about being Healthy for Good.

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Here's the latest on dietary cholesterol and how it fits in with a

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official position of …

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Healthy Lifestyle American Heart Association

WebLife's Essential 8. The American Heart Association announced a checklist to measure cardiovascular health, which now includes healthy sleep – a response to the latest research showing that sleep impacts total health, and that people who get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night tend to manage other health factors more effectively.

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Why is physical activity so important for health and well-being

WebHere are some other benefits you may get with regular physical activity: Helps you quit smoking and stay tobacco-free. Boosts your energy level so you can get more done. Helps you manage stress and tension. Promotes a positive attitude and outlook. Helps you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.

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Healthy for Good American Heart Association

WebHealthy for Good is a revolutionary movement to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life, one small step at a time. The approach is simple: Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.

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What is health equity

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official …

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Fitness American Heart Association

WebMental or physical, small or big, new or practiced, it’s always a good time to take a step toward a healthier you. Exercise is one of the best ways to keep your body healthy and release stress. Regular physical activity improves mood, gives you energy and improves quality of sleep. Let’s move together to reduce our stress and renew our hearts.

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Honoree promotes health equity through decades of research and

WebAward winner Dr. Emelia Benjamin weaves passion for health equity in every part of her career. Looking back, Dr. Emelia Benjamin believes the first of her many accolades for research, mentorship and education sparked her lifelong passion for medicine.

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Healthy Eating American Heart Association

WebHealthy Eating. Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices. You don’t need to be a chef to create nutritious, heart-healthy meals your family will love. Learn what to look for at the grocery store, restaurants, your workplace and any eating occasion.

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Habits American Heart Association

WebYou can add new habits before, during or after the original habit. Daily habit. Healthy habit to add. Taking a walk. Focus mindfully on the sights and sounds of your walk (instead of daily stressors at work or home). Writing a to-do list. Start by listing one or two things you are grateful for every day.

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Losing Weight American Heart Association

Web5 Steps to Lose Weight & Keep It Off. Learning to balance healthy eating and physical activity can help you lose weight more easily and keep it off. Take it from people who have successfully maintained weight loss: 98% have modified their eating habits. 94% have increased their physical activity, especially walking.

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

WebA growing understanding of the link between movement and health. By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News. (J_art/Moment via Getty Images) A century ago, people threw medicine balls and did calisthenics to stay fit. Then came the hula hoop, vibrating belts and aerobics. People sweated to the oldies with Richard Simmons …

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Body Mass Index in Adults American Heart Association

WebBMI is an indicator of the amount of body fat for most people. It is used as a screening tool to identify whether an adult is at a healthy weight. BMI is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. A BMI between 18.5 and 25 kg/m² indicates a normal weight. A BMI of less than 18.5 kg/m² is considered underweight.

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For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official position of …

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Better heart health at midlife linked to less cognitive decline in

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official …

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'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official …

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Walk this way – it's quite good for you American Heart Association

WebWalking can help with weight control and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and more, said Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel, associate dean for research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health. For people with heart disease, "it's really helpful for the management of symptoms and improving quality of life."

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Too much of a food thing: A century of change in how we eat

WebAlbala, author of 27 books on food and editor of many more, said that in the 1920s, most of what people ate would have been fresh, unprocessed and locally grown. But change was coming. A few years earlier, in 1916, the first modern supermarket had opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Before supermarkets, Albala said, shoppers would have had a …

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Families often have chief medical officers – and they're almost …

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official …

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Life's Essential 8™

WebMake smart choices and swaps to build an overall healthy eating style. Watch calories and eat smaller portions. Enjoy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes, nuts, plant-based proteins, lean animal proteins, skinless poultry, fish and seafood. Limit sweetened drinks, alcohol, sodium, red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates like

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Her lifelong goal of becoming a doctor changed after a trip to Peru

WebAmerican Heart Association News Stories. American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. Not all views expressed in American Heart Association News stories reflect the official …

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Putting the 'fun' in fundraising American Heart Association

WebWith their coach, physical education teacher Richard Cendali (center), the Skip-Its were the 1981 national demonstration team for Jump Rope For Heart, a school-based challenge that preceded today's Kids Heart Challenge and …

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¿Qué es equidad en la salud

WebAunque el término ha tomado fuerza en décadas recientes, el concepto de equidad en la salud y los aspectos que hacen que sea importante se remontan a varias décadas.

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Su sueño de convertirse en doctora médica cambió después de un …

WebMaría Patrizia Santos encontró su vocación en los campos de investigación y salud pública. Ahora se encuentra analizando el vínculo entre niveles altos de azúcar en la sangre en el hospital y el riesgo de presentar una enfermedad del corazón y …

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