Heart Association defines ‘ideal’ cardiovascular health
Sets new goal to focus on improving health factors and lifestyle behaviors
For the first time, the American Heart Association has defined “ideal cardiovascular health,” identifying seven health factors and lifestyle behaviors that support heart health. Full Story
Yoga helps patients deal with the stress of cancer
Denise Wheeler, master of divinity, knew she had a battle before her in 2004 when she was diagnosed with advanced cancer. She was already a certified yoga instructor at that time, so in addition to conventional surgery and chemotherapy, Ms. Wheeler used a lot of yoga, prayer and meditation. Within six months of her last surgery, her cancer was completely gone. Full Story
What you should know about elevated heart rates during exercise
Q:
I recently bought a heart monitor watch to wear while I’m exercising. The problem is that I’m not sure how to apply the readings I am getting for my situation. I am in good health and in decent shape but I’ve noticed that my heart rate goes above what it should according to the chart. Can you help? Full Story
Be proactive in taking care of children’s hearing, teeth
Does your child’s school district continue to offer hearing screenings, or have the screenings been cut? Full Story
HEALTH NEWS
Lee Start! Heart Walk raises more than $250,000 in Lee
More than 4,000 Lee County residents embarked on a 5K walk, raising more than $250,000. And monies are still coming in from the American Heart Association’s Lee Start! Heart Walk held on Dec. 12 in Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers . Full Story
HOLISTIC HEALTH NOTEBOOK
When your motor runs slow
I recently read an interesting and informative article in the Alternative Medicine Review regarding the role that environmental pollutants play in thyroid health. I am going to borrow freely from this article because I could not possibly say it better. So here goes… Full Story
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