Living with heart disease requires careful lifestyle management, and physical activity is an essential part of the regimen. Regular exercise helps strengthen the heart, improve circulation, and boost overall physical and mental health. However, heart disease can impose certain limitations, and not all exercises are appropriate for people living with...

Exercises to do with heart disease

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You’ve probably heard high blood pressure, or hypertension, is called a “silent killer,” and that’s for good reason. When the blood pumping through your body is pressing too hard against blood vessel walls, it can put your life at risk—but the condition is often asymptomatic, giving you no clues you’re in danger. Hypertension is also one of the largest risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, the former of which is the leading cause of death around the world according to the World Health Organization.

This Is the Ideal Blood Pressure That Prevents Heart Disease, Says New Study

With almost 12% of the U.S. population having diabetes, so many of us are looking for ways to manage our blood sugar. Natural alternatives like herbal supplements may be among the strategies people consider. But while certain foods and spices can be helpful for diabetes, it’s important to approach herbal...

4 Herbal Supplements You Shouldn't Be Taking When You Have Diabetes, According to Dietitians

June 27, 2024 – If you’re taking a statin drug to prevent heart disease, it’s possible that, sometime in the next year or two, your doctor might tell you that it’s no longer necessary. If and when that change happens, it will reflect the use of...

Many People on Statins May Not Need Them

This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Garlic has been used medicinally for thousands of years and has known anti-inflammatory benefits. A large review of nearly 30 studies showed eating garlic daily or taking a garlic supplement led to improvements in blood sugar and cholesterol levels. To...

Eating More Garlic Could Help Improve Your Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels

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If this is part of your daily life, it's time to reconsider.

'I'm a Registered Dietitian—This Is the One Belly Fat-Related Habit I Beg My Clients to Stop Doing'

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Follow along with easy exercise videos you can do from the comfort of home

Experts’ 7 Best Chair Exercises for Seniors That Improve Strength, Balance and Flexibility

Whatever your exercise of choice—running, walking, weightlifting, or Pilates— the health and strength of your knees is crucial. Knees bear your body weight, allow for the full range of motion of your legs, and create stability; however, they are often prone to injury. Strengthening. your knees is essential...

10 Exercises to Strengthen the Knees

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This fitness instructor's short session is designed to boost blood flow, relieve tension, and strengthen your mind-muscle connection to bring awareness to your body.

Relieve tension and improve your posture with this fitness instructor’s 15-minute stretching routine

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NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

With summer here and the focus on fun in the sun, weight loss treatments like GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists are getting more attention than ever. Initially developed for managing type 2 diabetes, these injectable medications like semaglutide have gained massive popularity for their substantial weight loss benefits. In fact, just last week a new report showed that more than 15.5 million people have used these injectables to lose weight.

Are GLP-1 Injections for Weight Loss Right For You?

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Researchers wanted to explore the long-term effects of a one-year supervised resistance training programme, using heavy weights.

Weight-lifting is the key to staying healthy in your 70s and beyond... and just a year of pumping iron can cut body fat and boost strength in the long term, experts reveal

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Can’t seem to achieve the flat belly you’re aiming for? Getting rid of stubborn lower belly fat can be a frustrating journey for many. While diet plays a crucial role in weight loss, exercise is equally important to tone and strengthen th...

Trainer Shares 4 ‘Amazing’ Exercises To Get Rid Of Stubborn Lower Belly Pouch: Starfish Crunches, More

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Move over, Ozempic.

Researchers say a similar medication helped more than 200 overweight adults shed an average of 15.6% of their body weight after 48 weeks — with less muscle lost.

The promising results of a phase 2 trial of pemvidutide — which included “significant” decreases in heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol — were shared this week at the American Diabetes Association’s annual science conference in Orlando.



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“These findings demonstrated that the use of pemvidutide may have important effects on the quality of weight loss and cardiometabolic-associated comorbidities of obesity,”...

New weight loss drug may be better than Ozempic — here’s how

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If you're doing a lot of high intensity exercise, it's important to eat enough carbs to ensure your body doesn't break down muscle, a nutritionist said.

I want to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. A nutritionist said to eat more carbs.

It's never too late to start your own fitness journey.

‘I’m 57 and in the Best Shape of My Life—These Are the Exact Workouts That Transformed My Body'

A rowing machine—or ergometer—is a piece of stationary workout equipment that mimics the movement of rowing a boat. Rowing is a good, low-impact exercise that works your upper and lower body with each stroke, strengthening and toning your muscles. This exercise can help you build endurance while going easy on your joints. Rowing also offers health benefits for your lungs and heart.

9 Health Benefits of a Rowing Machine

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Getting in shape can feel daunting, especially if you’re overweight. However, starting with small, manageable steps can make the journey to better health more achievable and less intimidating. Here are five simple exercises to help you start your fitness journey. 1. Walking: The first step to fitness. Walking is...

5 small step exercises to get in shape if you’re overweight

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes

This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission. Do you get enough exercise? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is no — and...

6 Great Exercises for People With Diabetes

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