10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety
According to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z โ which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 โ in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.
A heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: Do you know the signs?
Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks may sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions. If you imagine your body as a house, cardiac arrest is like an electrical problem, while heart attack is like a blockage in the plumbing.
Anti-vaccine mailer disguised as โback-to-schoolโ checklist ends up in Orlando womanโs mailbox
At first, she thought it was a back-to-school checklist for her granddaughter. But as Julie Sussman began reading the list, she realized the brochure was actually an anti-vaccine campaign, delivered unsolicited straight to her mailbox.
COVID-19 pandemic not affecting heart transplant surgeries at AdventHealth
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Hospital officials said the COVID-19 pandemic isnโt affecting AdventHealthโs transplant program. She recalled what life was like before her heart transplant. โHe said, โWell you probably have about 2 to 5 years with your heart,โโ Nissel said. AdventHealth transplant cardiologist Dr. Stacy Mandras said that prevented her from getting the transplant. AdโI would say from a transplant standpoint, a heart transplant standpoint, I donโt believe that COVID really affected the work that theyโre doing all that much,โ Mandras said.
Hot yoga 101: Everything to know, bring, prepare yourself for -- before your first class
Regardless of whether youโre trying to tone your muscles, shed a few pounds before bathing suit season, get stronger or healthier overall or increase your flexibility, most doctors and health experts would likely agree: yoga is truly an incredible workout.
Want to be happier overall? Yale has a class for that -- and itโs available online, for free
Weโre asking about your happiness, by the way, because a class at Yale University called โThe Science of Well-Beingโ is now being offered online -- for free! The class is based off a course called โPsychology and the Good Life,โ which became the most popular class ever taught in Yale Universityโs 317-year history, earning national and international media attention, according to Business Insider. Psychology professor Laurie Santos introduced the in-person version of the class at Yale, and she also teaches the online course. We wanted to check out the sign-up process, and see if it really was as easy as Business Insider made it sound. A lot of the reading is complementary, Business Insider pointed out.
5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world
While it would be great to have your toes in the sand on a peaceful beach, or be perched up on a mountainside with incredible views while you meditate and relax your mind, that canโt always be the case -- especially as we navigate through life during a pandemic.
14 Merritt Island High School students in quarantine due to reported COVID-19 case
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. At least 14 students have been asked to quarantine following a reported case of COVID-19 at Merritt Island High School, according to Brevard Public School officials. District officials did not say how many Merritt Island High students, if any, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The request for Merritt Island High School students to quarantine comes after Golfview Elementary, another school in Brevard County, was forced to close due to COVID-19 cases at the school. The reports of COVID-19 cases in Brevard County schools come despite measures in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. You can read more about health and safety measures in place in Brevard County schools here.
This is how gender affects the way you experience a heart attack
Well-known risk factors for heart disease are diabetes, hypertension, abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking. Recognizing heart attack symptoms in womenHeart disease can take place in different forms, but the one most people are familiar with is a heart attack, which occurs when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to the heart gets reduced or cut off. Recognizing heart attack symptoms in menFor men and women, the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain. For both genders, the more symptoms an individual experiences, the greater likelihood a heart attack is occurring. Call 911 even if you are not sure it is a heart attack.
This is how gender affects the way you experience a heart attack
Well-known risk factors for heart disease are diabetes, hypertension, abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, physical inactivity and smoking. Recognizing heart attack symptoms in womenHeart disease can take place in different forms, but the one most people are familiar with is a heart attack, which occurs when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to the heart gets reduced or cut off. Recognizing heart attack symptoms in menFor men and women, the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain. For both genders, the more symptoms an individual experiences, the greater likelihood a heart attack is occurring. Call 911 even if you are not sure it is a heart attack.
Never golfed, and not sure where to start? 11 notes that will make you feel more at ease
Are you ever flipping around on TV and you come across some sort of golf tournament? Golf looks pretty fun, and somewhat less strenuous than some of the other professional sports. Plus, golfing seems like an enjoyable group activity or a bucket-list item for a scenic vacation.
5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world
So if youโre ready to get your mind in check and focus on your mental health, check out some of these helpful meditation apps below. Youโll get all the guided meditation you need, and hopefully, your mind will grow in the process. 10% HappierThis meditation app is based on the New York Times bestseller by the same name, so you know itโs got to be good. Simple HabitIf youโre a person who is always on the go, then this meditation app was made just for you. By just taking a few minutes from your day to focus on you and your mental health can lead to a less stressful life.
We tried a bunch of at-home YouTube workouts: Here are 7 we loved especially
With COVID-19 cases surging again, perhaps youโre taking a break from the gym. Or maybe you just enjoy at-home workouts, regardless of whatโs going on around you. Some people are always be looking for ways to stay active and in shape.
Feeling restless? This workout was made for anyone whoโs got some energy (or stress) to burn
Finding the time to get a workout right now is either much easier or much harder. 20 burpees -- From a standing position, place your hands on the floor between your feet, jump your feet back to a full plank, do a pushup, hop back up on your feet and jump up. Jump rope or high knees -- Instead of counting reps here, you can set a timer. Try one complete minute of jumping rope or high knees for each set. Check these out for a quick demonstration: Hip thrusts | burpees | sumo squats | high knees | skater lunges | dips.
CDC offers interactive atlas on heart disease statistics in every county
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an interactive atlas online on heart disease statistics in every county. CLICK HERE FOR INTERACTIVE ATLAS ON HEART DISEASE IN THE UNITED STATESThe map compares different statistics with county numbers, state numbers, and a national average. It allows the user to look at how many people in a specific county are impacted by heart disease. The charts show how health insurance costs compare with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, according to the CDC.
Increase in alcohol-related deaths over past 2 decades in U.S. is jarring
To look at the numbers of alcohol-related deaths in the United States over the past 18 years, it can be quite jarring -- and that number is increasing at an alarming rate, experts say. Of the deaths associated with alcohol between 1999 and 2017, there was an increase in the rate of death of women by 85%, as compared to men at 35%. Experts will diagnose someone with AUD once a drinking problem becomes severe. MedicationsThere are now currently three medications in the United States that have been approved and can help people stop or reduce their drinking and prevent relapse. Click here to learn more about alcoholโs effect on the United States.
Should you stop drinking for a month for better health?
Many people have heard of "Dry January," the annual initiative to stop drinking for the first month of the new year. Thereโs also evidence suggesting that people who did Dry January reduced their alcohol consumption overall, after cutting it for a month. It seems that they reset and realized what their most appropriate level of consumption really was. โItโs fair to say that drinking alcohol for your health is not a good recommendation,โ McGeorge said. And hey, if youโre not concerned about your drinking, thatโs probably a good sign, too.
Exercises to do with your kids
Push-ups: Push-ups are great exercises for adults and children because they can be modified to their strength level. Kids can take their tricycles or even bikes with training wheels while the older children and adults ride their own bikes. Yoga: Yoga is a workout parents and kids can do together. Dancing: Kids love to dance and itโs a great workout for parents. Childrenโs games: Playing some kid-friendly games like tag can help both you and your child burn calories.
How much exercise should you be getting each day?
ByMayo Clinic News NetworkFor most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines:Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training. Moderate aerobic exercise includes such activities as brisk walking, swimming and mowing the lawn. Vigorous aerobic exercise includes such activities as running and aerobic dancing.
8 simple steps to lower your stress
Try using some of these ideas to help lower your stress level. Meditate: Meditating and focusing on your thoughts in silence can help lower your stress. Exercise: Endorphins help improve your mood, which can help reduce your stress. Take a breath: Taking a deep breath can help lower your blood pressure and can promote relaxation and stress reduction. Get a massage: Getting a massage can help you relax and lower your stress levels.
Various exercises can strengthen your heart
WebMD advocates cardiovascular exertion as the most effective exercise, with stretching and weight training playing a supporting role. Cardiovascular ActivityThe Franklin Institute's Center for Innovation in Science Learning offers some tips to help on the road to heart health that can be incorporated into everyday life. Good forms of cardiovascular exercise include swimming, which is an overall body workout and which really gets your heart pumping. Running is well known for its overall health benefits and has a great impact on heart health in particular. ResultsAccording to the American Heart Association a lack of exercise is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is strongly linked to heart attacks.
Ways to lower your stress level
Try using some of these ideas to help lower your stress level. Meditate: Meditating and focusing on your thoughts in silence can help lower your stress. Take a breath: Taking a deep breath can help lower your blood pressure and can promote relaxation and stress reduction. Listen to music: Researchers have found that listening to music can help reduce your level of stress. Get a massage: Getting a massage can help you relax and lower your stress levels.
Could you have an arrhythmia?
In fact, your doctor might find you have an arrhythmia before you do, during a routine examination. Other signs and symptoms may be related to your heart not pumping effectively due to the fast or slow heartbeat. Ventricular fibrillation is one type of arrhythmia that can be deadly. This causes pumping chambers in your heart (the ventricles) to quiver uselessly instead of pumping blood. Without an effective heartbeat, blood pressure plummets, cutting off blood supply to your vital organs.