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AFIB classification: Stage 1 (at risk for Afib): presence of risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, genetics, and older age Stage 2 (pre-Afib): evidence of structural or electrical findings such as atrial enlargement and atrial flutter Stage 3 (Afib): substages from paroxysmal Afib , persistent Afib , and long-standing persistent Afib, to successful…
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Jin in Chinese means something brilliant and beautiful Ba Duan Jin is a group of Chinese stretches that has been around for hundreds of years, being perfected over the years so that it can be used for all age groups. It broken down into eight separate stretches, each focusing on a different physical areas. It has been proven to…
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High blood pressure should be treated earlier with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and stress management and for some patients with medication – at 130/80 mm Hg rather than 140/90 – based on new American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). “You’ve already doubled your risk of cardiovascular complications compared to…
10,000 Steps a Day is Good for the Heart
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