6 Wonderful Health Benefits of Outdoor Exercise
As spring flowers blossom and gardens become green, it’s a great time to take your workout outdoors. Physical activity in natural settings has been linked to longer life, lower rates of illness–including heart attack and stroke–and a greater sense of well-being, reports the American Public Health Association (APHA). Here’s a look at 6 science-backed benefits […]
Amy is Fine – Recounts Boston Marathon Experience
Hello everyone – I want to sincerely thank all of you who have sent well wishes and expressions of concern knowing I was running in the Boston Marathon on Monday. The day certainly presented an unexpected type of challenging day in Boston. I had a slowing pace that finally caused me to walk mile 24 […]
For Vibrant Heart Health, Eat the Rainbow
Did you know that eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables can have amazing benefits, including lowering your risk for heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and several forms of cancer? What’s more, eating certain vegetables may be linked to better memory and longer life, recent studies suggest. Yet fewer than one in […]
Heart Talk Newsletter Launched
I’m pleased to announce that the Heart Talk Newsletter has launched! It’s the first of many more to come, and just one of the ways that the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center is reaching out to stay connected with our patients. Using technology like email, blogging, and and social media, we have plans to […]