Tag: heart disease prevention
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World Heart Day Recommendations: Practical Steps for a Stronger Heart
Why World Heart Day matters World Heart Day highlights a stark reality: cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. About one in five people dies from heart-related conditions, a toll that outpaces cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. Yet health authorities emphasize that up to 80% of heart disease and stroke are…
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Cardiologist José Abellán: Five Gestures to Protect Heart
Cardiologist José Abellán: Five Gestures to Protect Heart World Heart Day, observed each year on September 29, shines a light on cardiovascular health and prevention. Cardiologist José Abellán outlines five simple gestures that anyone can adopt to protect the heart, blending lifestyle choices with careful attention to medications and supplements. The core message is clear:…
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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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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,…