Heart & Cardiovascular Health
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What Are the Risks of Taking an Aspirin Every Day?
For heart-healthy people over the age of 60, taking a daily aspirin has “no net benefit,” according to a recent JAMA report by the 2022 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
10 Rules for Aging Well
Every second of every day, all of us are aging, and yet we often wait to address — or altogether avoid — age-related concerns about our health until we reach a certain point in our years or our capabilities begin to diminish. Frank Lipman, MD, shares 10 essential factors he’s outlined for aging well, emphasizing that it’s never too late — or too early — to start embracing them, and that it’s not as difficult as you might think.
Do You Need a Heart-Rate Monitor?
Are these devices really worth it? A Life Time trainer shares the influence they can have on your training regimen and outcomes.
5 Markers For Every Health-Conscious Person to Know
Regularly testing for and tracking these markers can provide invaluable insights to the course of your health journey.
All About Heart-Rate Training: How to Use it to Maximize Your Fitness Efforts
Heart rate can be a powerful tool for building fitness and seeing results from your exercise regimen. Danny King, Master Trainer, shares what to know about heart-rate training, including what it is, how to use it in your workouts, and the ways you can identify the key metrics needed for yourself.
Becoming an Effective Fat Burner: How to Build Your Aerobic Base
The benefits of burning fat efficiently go well beyond aesthetics. Here’s advice for how to do it — and not stress your system.
Salt: Small Decreases Bring Big Rewards
The New York Time’s Jane Brody offers tips for reducing salt intake.
How Much Cardio Do You Really Need?
Don’t just “do cardio.” Transform your conditioning program by doing the right amount and intensity to drive results.
3 Unique Ways to Assess Your Heart Health
These simple-to-conduct assessments can provide valuable insights into the health of your heart — and guidance for your fitness regimen.
The Benefits of Alkaline Water
Research suggests alkaline water may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol and moderate the effects of diabetes.
HIIT for Heart Health
Interval training improves the transfer of calcium in the heart’s cell membranes, according to a recent study.
How Heart-Rate Variability Affects Your Stress Response
Discover how to create heart-rate coherence for a greater sense of calm.
Is Exercise as Good as Medicine When It Comes to Treating Blood Pressure?
That’s the upshot of a recent study.
Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Heart?
Can a healthy breakfast reduce your risk of heart disease?
6 Misconceptions About Blood Pressure to Rethink
It’s time to cut through the confusion about this common health metric.
Does Muscle Mass Equal Heart Health?
Greater muscle mass is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure
Hypertension can be managed with nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.
Understanding Blood Pressure Guidelines
Learn what functional-medicine healthcare providers think of the latest blood-pressure guidelines — and how to manage your blood pressure wisely.
What Causes Nosebleeds?
Excessive nose picking and dry air can lead to a nosebleed, but so can high blood pressure and allergies. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.
Healthy Heart = Healthy Brain for Seniors?
Tending to your cardiovascular health may ward off dementia in seniors, a recent study says.