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Topic: Physical Activity
Regaining weight previously lost is common and can deteriorate the initial benefits of lowered heart disease or stroke risks. ![]() Keeping off at least 75% of lost weight sustained or improved the initial benefits. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Dog Ownership associated with Longer Life, especially among Heart Attack, Stroke Survivors
![]() Dog ownership was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors living alone and 27% reduced risk of death for stroke survivors living alone, compared to people who did not own a dog. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports U.S. Soldiers have worse Heart Health than Civilians
Researchers compared a group of more than 263,000 active duty Army soldiers, age 17-64, who had a health examination in 2012 with a similar group of U.S. civilians participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in 2011-2012. ![]() Less than one-third of soldiers studied had ideal blood pressure compared to about half the civilian population. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says New Pediatric Blood Pressure guidelines identify more Kids at higher risk of Premature Heart Disease
The guidelines were issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2017 and endorsed by the American Heart Association. ![]() Children who were reclassified as having elevated blood pressure under new American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines are more likely to develop high blood pressure, thickening of the heart muscle and other conditions that increase heart disease risk when they reach adulthood, compared with children who have normal blood pressure. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Sleepiness common among Black Women, may be linked to High Blood PressureAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
![]() In a study with black women who are overweight or obese, nearly half reported sleeping less than 7 hours at night, and many also reported daytime sleepiness. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says new physical activity findings on physical activity alarmingAmerican Heart Association
According to the study, 40 percent of adults in the United States do not get the recommended amount of physical activity. ![]() Increase your physical activity. Adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity daily and children should get at least one hour of activity every day. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Older Adults who get physical can lower their Heart Disease RiskJournal of the American Heart Association Report
The results from increased physical activity were found to be particularly good among women. ![]() Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in physical activity have healthier levels of heart and vessel disease indicators. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
More Physical Activity and Higher Intensity Physical Activity may significantly reduce Risk of Death in Older Women in the short termCirculation Journal Report
Researchers found the volume of light intensity physical activity or sedentary behavior was not associated with death rate. However, light intensity activity may be beneficial for other health outcomes not studied in this research. ![]() Moderate to vigorous exercise, like brisk walking, cut the risk of death up to 70 percent among older women. Source: Circulation, November 6th, 2017, Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Relation to All-Cause Mortality. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Golden Years are longer and healthier for those with Good Heart Health in Middle AgeAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
“Good cardiovascular health in middle age delays the onset of many types of disease so that people live longer and spend a much smaller proportion of their lives with chronic illness,” said Norrina Allen, Ph.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.
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Clarksville applauded by Governor Bill Haslam as Healthier Tennessee CommunityCity leads community wide effort to improve health, fitness
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness hosted a breakfast and awards ceremony at Waller Law in Nashville to honor Clarksville and eight other communities that have earned the designation. ![]() Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam presents a plaque to Clarkville Mayor Kim McMillan and members of the Mayor’s Fitness Council/Healthy Clarksville designating Clarksville as a Healthier Tennessee Community. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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