Improved fitness gave man chance to walk daughter down the aisle after heart attack
May 13, 2022
Justin Ballard of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, couldn’t escape his family history. After he’d dropped weight and gotten in shape, he had a heart attack.
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College athletes rarely develop heart problems one year after having COVID-19
May 12, 2022
College athletes who keep playing sports after having COVID-19 have a low risk of developing heart problems, according to new research that suggests stringent cardiac testing isn't necessary.
She retired from playing football at 41, had heart attack at 43
Apr 29, 2022
Tammy Spencer Bey of Pittsburgh had moved on to coaching football when she learned she had a 100% blockage in her right coronary artery. Now healthier than ever, she implores women to stay aware of heart disease.
Hybrid work can be healthy at home and the office
Apr 27, 2022
As people combine returning to the office with working from home, there are health tradeoffs in both places. Here's what experts say about the promise and pitfalls in each setting.
Traditional dances mix music, movement, heritage and health
Apr 7, 2022
Culturally relevant dance can be a powerful way to promote physical activity and possibly more, researchers say.
Seated form of tai chi might boost stroke recovery
Apr 7, 2022
Stroke survivors who practice a seated form of tai chi saw better improvements in hand and arm function, balance, mental health and quality of life than those in a standard type of stroke rehabilitation, new research shows.
Walking your way to better health? Remember the acronym FIT
Apr 6, 2022
One of the best, and easiest, ways to prevent heart disease and other chronic illnesses is to walk at a moderate to vigorous pace at least 150 minutes each week. Research shows the faster and more frequently you can do so, the better.
Break up binge-watching by taking a stand
Mar 7, 2022
Too much sitting and streaming might be bad for your health, research shows. Experts offer tips for hitting the pause button.
Resistance exercise may improve sleep more than aerobic exercise
Mar 3, 2022
Resistance exercise during three 60-minute sessions each week may improve sleep quality and duration better than aerobic exercise, preliminary research shows.
He was in great shape before a heart attack at 33 – but not for another at 39
Mar 2, 2022
Since his second heart attack, Alex Hobbs of Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, has dropped 50 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a plant-based diet.