Tag: cardiovascular health
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World Heart Day in Espinho: A Community Push for Cardiovascular Health
World Heart Day in Espinho On September 29, World Heart Day shines a light on cardiovascular health—a global priority as heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In Espinho, the Municipality, in partnership with Fundação Port, invites residents and visitors to participate in a day of awareness, education, and practical actions designed to…
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Sedentary Living: The One Thing to Avoid for Heart Health
The one thing to avoid to protect your heart When experts talk about preventing heart disease, a single behavior often stands out: cutting back on sedentary living. Dr. London, a respected cardiovascular surgeon, emphasizes that the heart functions like a muscle and needs regular movement to stay strong. “A heart that hardly moves is less…
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The One Thing to Avoid to Prevent Heart Disease, Surgeon Says
What Dr. London Says Is the Single Most Important Avoidable Risk According to Dr. London, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon, the heart is a muscle that benefits from regular movement. His core message is simple: the one thing you should avoid to prevent heart disease is prolonged sedentary time. In today’s world, many of us sit…
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World Heart Day: Raising Awareness and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
What World Heart Day is and why it matters World Heart Day, observed every year on September 29, is a global call to action to safeguard cardiovascular health. This international awareness day highlights heart disease and stroke as the leading causes of death worldwide, while offering practical steps individuals and communities can take to prevent…
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Why We Are Losing Young Lives to Heart Disease—and How We Can Tackle It
Don’t Miss a Beat: The Urgency of Youth Heart Health World Heart Day this year centers on the theme Don’t miss a beat, a stark call to action. Heart disease is not a chapter reserved for later life. Across many countries, risk factors are emerging earlier—affecting teens, young adults, and those in their twenties. This…
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Prolonged Sitting: The One Thing to Avoid to Protect Your Heart
The one thing to avoid to prevent heart disease: prolonged sitting When it comes to heart health, many risks are well known—smoking, poor diet, and high blood pressure among them. But a cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. London, highlights one simple daily habit to avoid that can make a meaningful difference: prolonged sitting. The heart is a…
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World Heart Day: Global Call to Action for Cardiovascular Health
What is World Heart Day and why it matters World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to spotlight the world’s leading cause of death: cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart disease and stroke. Spearheaded by global health organizations, the day aims to raise awareness, share evidence-based prevention strategies, and mobilize individuals, communities,…
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World Heart Day: A Global Call to Action for Cardiovascular Health and Prevention
What World Heart Day is and why it matters World Heart Day, observed each year on September 29, is a global initiative to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases—the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claim nearly 18 million lives each year and impose a heavy burden on families,…
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World Heart Day 2025: Apollo Hospitals Calls for Proactive Heart Health in India
World Heart Day 2025: A call to action for proactive heart health On World Heart Day 2025, Apollo Hospitals urges every Indian to not miss a beat and adopt heart-healthy habits as a daily discipline. Despite advances in medicine, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death, yet many lives can be saved through timely…
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Ayurveda and Heart Health: Beyond Blood Pressure
Heart Disease Remains a Major Health Challenge: A Broader View Is Needed Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global killer, with millions affected each year. While high blood pressure is a critical risk factor, treating numbers alone misses the bigger picture. Ayurveda offers a holistic framework that places the heart at the center of overall well…