(Carrick Pharmacy News) Riding your bike regularly — whether it’s for the wind in your face or to get to work — may help keep your heart healthy, two new studies found. People in these studies who rode their bikes regularly for fun or to get to work had fewer heart attacks over a 20-year follow-up period …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) In recent years, awareness of high blood pressure and how to treat and control it decreased among Americans, a new study found. Because awareness is key to blood pressure management, that could spell bad news for public health. That’s why the authors of this study, published in JAMA, said it’s important to …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Past research has suggested that women have different heart attack symptoms than men. But new findings suggest that may not be exactly true. According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, women and men share the three most common heart attack symptoms: chest pain, shortness of …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health for American Heart Month this February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting hypertension (high …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Kids who have obstructive sleep apnea face an increased risk of high blood pressure in their teen years, according to a new study. Compared to children who never had sleep apnea, those who did were three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as teens, this study found. The researchers behind …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Looking to lower your blood pressure? Try the following 9 steps to manage your blood pressure and improve your heart health: 1. Get moving. Aim for least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity. You can break it down into 30 minutes a day on at least five days a week. …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Binge drinking may increase your risk of going to the hospital for a serious heart problem, according to a new study. This new study is the first to tie drinking heavily to going to the hospital for a heart rhythm condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib) in a large study population. Because AFib …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Even one small alcoholic drink each day may affect your risk of heart issues, a new study found. This study found that consuming a small amount of alcohol each day may lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib occurs when the heart beat becomes irregular. This condition can lead …
(Carrick Pharmacy News) Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health for American Heart Month this February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is highlighting hypertension (high …
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(Carrick Pharmacy News) Donating blood is a charitable thing to do, but it might also help you out when it comes to your health. In fact, donating blood can have several beneficial effects for the blood donor. Read on to learn more about how donating blood could benefit your health. Blood Pressure Benefits Donating blood …
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