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Diets Rich in Tea, Coffee, Berries and Nuts Linked to Better Long-term Heart Health in New Study

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Diets Rich in Tea, Coffee, Berries and Nuts Linked to Better Long-term Heart Health in New Study

Credit: Julian Hochgesang People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health, according to a new study. The research, led by King’s College London, found that those with higher adherence to polyphenol-rich dietary patterns had lower predicted cardiovascular … Read more

10th Grader Saves Stepfather’s Life with His Newly-Learned CPR Skills Taught in Schools

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10th Grader Saves Stepfather’s Life with His Newly-Learned CPR Skills Taught in Schools

Anthony Killinger with dad (CPR training photo by Martin Splitt) Less than a year after Anthony Killinger attended a CPR course in his school gymnasium, his mother was at the door of his bedroom saying she thought her husband was dead. Running downstairs, Killinger found his stepfather, Mike Reese, unconscious on the ground making a … Read more

Shut Eye Without Shutting Off Lights and Devices Increases Risk of Heart Disease

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Shut Eye Without Shutting Off Lights and Devices Increases Risk of Heart Disease

Andrew Petrischev – unsplash A street lamp outside your window, the orange charging light on a plug adapter next to your nightstand, a flash of your phone late at night indicating you’ve received an email—these artificial light sources would never occur in nature, and recent studies suggest they harm your brain. Higher levels of artificial … Read more

Hero Saves Golf Buddy’s Life When Heart Attack Hits During Video Call

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Hero Saves Golf Buddy’s Life When Heart Attack Hits During Video Call

Shannon Jeffries with her golf buddy Darren Oliver – SWNS A quick-thinking woman saved her friend’s life after witnessing him having a heart attack during a video call. Shannon Jeffries was about to head out into the English countryside for her weekly nine holes with buddy Darren Oliver, when the 60-year-old rang her to say … Read more

Why Would Visiting an Art Gallery Reduce Your Risk of Heart Problems and Disease?

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Why Would Visiting an Art Gallery Reduce Your Risk of Heart Problems and Disease?

by Zalfa Imani on Unsplash A new study shows that visiting an art gallery and appreciating the works therein can reduce your risk of heart disease and even boost your immune system. But how could that work? There are some general wellness maxims that could connect the large span between these two seemingly unrelated subjects … Read more