If your to-do list is running long and you feel your stress levels rising, you might want to start your day with a quick break. It sounds counterintuitive, but it's true -- just a few short minutes of breathing and mindfulness can help you set your stress aside and improve your focus and productivity when you attack your inbox. Set a timer for five minutes. Start up some … [Read more...] about Breathing break reduces stress
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February is American Heart Month
Your body's powerhouse: The heartLocated behind the breastbone and in the middle of the rib cage, the heart is the body's most protected organ. This little powerhouse pumps 2,000 gallons of blood through the circulatory system each day by expanding and contracting more than 100,000 times. In the average human lifetime, it beats 2.5 billion times. In fact, since the 1990s, … [Read more...] about February is American Heart Month
American Heart Month: Take extra care during the winter
Everything has a season -- including heart attacks, which are more common during the winter.According to the American Heart Association, even regions with mild climates see spikes in heart attacks during the winter months. As winter continues during American Heart Month, everyone should take stock of their risk factors and lifestyle and take steps to protect … [Read more...] about American Heart Month: Take extra care during the winter
Implant treats macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration can rapidly steal your sight and the treatment, injections in the eye, can be daunting.But a new implant not only treats the disease, but makes those shots unnecessary.The implant, called Susvimo, is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted into the upper part of the affected eye where it can't be perceived and won't impede vision. It works … [Read more...] about Implant treats macular degeneration
Flavonols may slow cognitive decline
Higher dietary intake of flavonols -- antioxidants found in tea, wine and certain fruits and vegetables -- may help preserve memory and cognitive abilities among older people, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers followed 961 study participants whose ages ranged from 60 to 100 years old for an average of 6.9 years, tracking their intake … [Read more...] about Flavonols may slow cognitive decline