Category Archives: Heart Health

Breathe Easier with Breathing Exercises that Relieve COPD Symptoms

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases, such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis that make it increasingly difficult for sufferers to breathe. However, if you or a loved one suffers from COPD, there are some breathing … Continue reading

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Survival Tips for Emotional Changes After a Heart Attack

It’s not at all unusual for heart attack and stroke survivors to feel angry, agitated, scared or blue. Feeling forced to make lifestyle changes in their daily life is often hard and takes some time from which to adjust. It … Continue reading

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A Woman’s Subtle Signs of an Impending Heart Attack. Know What to Watch For.

As with men, a woman’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain. But while some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most of them actually start slowly with mild discomfort. The National Institutes of Health note that women often … Continue reading

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Don’t Let His Heart Attack Cause You One. Find Out How to Relieve the Stress.

Caring for a senior who is recuperating from a heart attack comes with a sizeable amount of stress for family caregivers. It is very important to recognize this and take actions to care for yourself as well. At Aunt Ann’s … Continue reading

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Steps to Get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading

Whether you are a senior or younger, if you are required to take regular blood pressure readings at home, it is important to get accurate results. Ensuring the most accurate results you can get means following a few extra rules … Continue reading

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