The danger is compounded by a process called vasoconstriction, where blood vessels clamp down to preserve heat.
February is American Heart Health Month, and Dr. Saul Rios, cardiologist at the Arkansas Heart Hospital, highlights the ...
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Aerobic exercise, which strengthens your heart so it can pump with less effort, was the second-most-effective intervention, after the DASH diet. Isometric resistance exercise — when you contract ...
While bacon may be a breakfast favorite, its high sodium, preservatives, and saturated fat content can raise your blood pressure and strain your heart when eaten too often.