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A net benefit? Here's how watching soccer might affect your health
Crystal Cuadra-Cutler lives for soccer. And soccer has added a lot to her life. The Gilroy, California, resident is a chapter president for the American Outlaws, a group known as "U.S. Soccer's craziest fans." Whether it's her local Major League Soccer team or U.S. national team games, you might find Cuadra-Cutler conducting the chants of thousands of spectators. At the 2015 Women's World Cup final in Vancouver, Canada, she helped lead marchers who filled the streets on the way to the stadium, then cheered the U.S. team to victory.
Black adults residing in redlined communities may face higher risk of heart failure
Black adults living in historically redlined communities may face a higher risk for heart failure than those living in neighborhoods that weren't subjected to the practice, new research finds. Redlining refers to a now-illegal practice that denied low-interest mortgage loans to Black, Asian, Hispanic and immigrant families. The study, published...
As e-cigarette use grows, more research needed on long-term effects of vaping
As the number of young people using electronic nicotine delivery systems grows, so does evidence that e-cigarettes may be harmful to human health. More studies are needed to determine the long-term impact these devices may have on the heart and lungs, according to a new science report. The scientific statement...
Woman's heart conditions took her from dancing to despair – then a new direction
At 32, Allison Graff saw her life as a treasure. She loved her job in Florida. She owned her own home. She discovered the delights of dancing, which she did at clubs as often as possible. Working up a sweat and getting all tired out just seemed to be the price she paid for having fun.
Loss of executive function with aging can make learning new skills hard
Technology is designed to make life easier and more efficient. People can autopay their bills, order food and download movies right on their phones or tablets. They can even ask a virtual assistant to do it all for them. But performing these daily tasks requires continuous learning, as operating systems...
'Heart sisters': How one family's loss led to new life and a deep friendship
When Jennifer Mayadas-Dering started coughing and having a headache, she didn't think much of it. She was far more concerned with her son, a college freshman who was in the hospital with a lung condition. From his bedside, she called her doctor. "It's just your asthma," he told her. He...
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
School's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer's also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly – and at unhealthy levels. The obesity rate for children in the United States has nearly quadrupled in recent...
Few people with heart failure may get a critical type of care
Medicare coverage for cardiac rehabilitation for some people with heart failure was expanded almost a decade ago, and medical guidelines recommend it. Yet those who could benefit often don't get it, a new study finds. Only 1 in 4 people in a nationwide registry received cardiac rehabilitation referrals after being...
Flu-related myocarditis is rare but can be fatal, as Ohio family learned
Last December, during the week before winter break, Abbie Hauler caught the flu. She had a deep cough and began complaining of chest pain. Her mother, Angie Hauler, told her to stay home and rest. But the eighth grader had tests to take before vacation started. And she didn't want to miss a weekend trip to celebrate the holidays with her father's family.
It's not just inspiration – careful breathing can help your health
Odds are, if you are reading this, you know something about breathing. You're probably doing it right now. It's an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. That's because breathing isn't just about the lungs, said Daniel Craighead, an assistant...
When this therapist recommends self-care, it's not self-indulgence
As a psychotherapist and wellness consultant with clients from New York to New Zealand, Aishia Grevenberg is happy to recommend self-care. But don't expect it to end in a day at the spa. "I think 'self-care' is a truly watered-down term, in the sense that it has almost become like...
Are you getting enough omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in heart and brain health. They've been linked to a stronger immune system, reduced inflammation and lower blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing the risk for heart disease and cognitive decline. But most people in the U.S. don't include enough omega-3s in their diets.
Ohio mother goes into heart failure after fourth pregnancy
Marian Dancy is a mother of four and a payroll specialist with a local law enforcement agency in Columbus, Ohio. Her fourth pregnancy was the easiest, giving her a third daughter to round out her family. When the baby was about 6 months old, Dancy started getting winded and occasionally...
How heart attack and stroke survivors can prepare for wildfires and hurricanes
Environmental disasters are difficult for anyone. For people with cardiovascular disease, they can be particularly risky. As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick into high gear, experts urge extra caution for people who've had a heart attack or stroke or have other forms of cardiovascular disease. Wildfire smoke. Research shows wildfire...
Teen with gene mutation gets rare heart operation
At school dismissal one sunny October day in Pineville, Louisiana, then-9-year-old Anniston Fairbanks was headed toward her ride home when she realized she'd left her hoodie in her classroom. She ran back inside to retrieve it. When Anniston returned to the carpool line, she slid into the back seat of...
12 days after learning about CPR and AEDs, an NFL coach used his knowledge to help save a 3-year-old
Raheem Morris left it up to his 13-year-old daughter Amaya: Should they go to the pool? Or hit the arcade?. It was Memorial Day weekend and Morris, the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, was in Las Vegas. He and his wife flew in the night before with their kids, 7-year-old Maliya and 4-year-old Jalen. Around midday Saturday, Amaya arrived from Florida.
In the summer heat, know how to recognize – and prevent – heat stroke
The long, hot days of summer are here. While that can mean lots of fun in the sun for some, experts warn the extra warmth and exertion also carry the threat of heat-related illness, a problem they expect to increase as climate change spurs longer periods of extreme heat. According...
Family history can help identify health risks, but many Latino people know little about theirs
At the doctor's office, questions about a person's family health history often can help health care professionals determine the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. But among many Latino people, especially immigrants, talking about and recording family health history is rare. The reasons...
Young girl who endured heart defect and stroke is now a healthy adult
Seeing Shelby Lombardo's white blood cell counts periodically spike, her pediatrician thought the then-4-year-old had leukemia. But a test for the disease came back negative. Other doctors didn't know what was wrong with Lombardo. So, they sent her home with antibiotics without a definitive diagnosis. Lombardo's mother, Misty McDougal, knew...
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