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You can do both—eat out and eat healthy. Choose food that includes more fruits and vegetables to stay in control and make healthier food choices. Scan the menu for a vegetarian meal. Ask for substitutions—a salad or fruit cup for the fries,
Bored with your veggie routine? Here are some new ways to add fruits and vegetables throughout the day. In the morning, add some berries to your yogurt, or salsa on your scrambled eggs. At lunch, ask for extra veggies on your sandwich.
Did you know walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your heart health? When you walk regularly, your heart becomes stronger, your blood moves through your body better, and your lungs can take in more oxygen. Exercise can also help you lose weight and lower your blood pressure.
Your blood pressure changes throughout the day. For example, it’s usually lower while you’re relaxed, and it rises in stressful situations…think bad traffic. But if your blood pressure is frequently high, that can be a problem. Over time, high blood pressure can harm your organs,
There’s no “one size fits all” way to eat healthy. Your lifestyle, budget, family, and emotions all play a part. Some people find that writing down everything they eat helps. Others clean out their kitchen and start the week with a good meal plan.
When your COPD suddenly gets worse, it’s called a “flare-up” or “attack.” It becomes harder to breathe, and you might feel tired or cough more. These flare-ups can be caused by things like a chest infection, air pollution, or a sudden change in temperature.
If your doctor says you have high blood pressure (also called hypertension), you might wonder why that matters or how to fix it. It’s normal for your blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day, but if it stays high,
You may have had some or all of the symptoms of a stroke only to have them disappear after 10 to 20 minutes. This could mean you’ve suffered a TIA, a transient ischemic attack, often called a mini-stroke. A TIA happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced for a short time,
Did you know there are things you can do to prevent another stroke? Making healthy lifestyle changes, taking medicine, managing other health problems, and taking part in a stroke recovery program are all steps you can take to help prevent another stroke.
Once the symptoms of a stroke appear, life-threatening problems can develop. That’s why it’s so important to seek medical help immediately. Things like increased pressure on the brain, blood pressure changes, and blood clots in the legs can all lead to further problems or even death.