Health

Should You Take Daily Aspirin for Your Heart?

Taking low-dose daily aspirin is beneficial to most people who’ve had a heart attack or stroke, but if you don’t have heart disease, you probably shouldn’t.

July 13, 2022

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Supporting Mental Health in Rural America

Mental health is important for overall health. However, a gap can remain between understanding mental health and embracing solutions, particularly in rural areas.

June 27, 2022

Using Your Mouth as an Indicator of Whole-Body Health

Many folks overlook a key contributor to whole body health: the mouth. The health of your mouth is directly related to important aspects of your overall health.

June 14, 2022

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5 Healthy Habits to Help Reduce Stress

To help people understand the connection between stress and physical health, the American Heart Association offers these science-backed insights to help reduce chronic stress.

May 31, 2022

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Tips to Maintain Brain Health

These steps can help support and maintain brain health. They promote positive habits that foster emotional and physical well being, especially as people age.

May 16, 2022

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Find Health Insurance After Job Loss

Suddenly find yourself out of work? You can find health insurance coverage while you’re looking for new employment or waiting for Medicare.

May 4, 2022

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Protecting Your Lungs Can Start with a Scan

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among cancers. Detecting lung cancer in its early stages can make the survival rate as high as 90 percent.

May 2, 2022

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Buy the Best Blood Pressure Monitor for You

Keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting with a blood pressure monitor. It ensures medication works and alerts you to arising health problems.

April 25, 2022