Danielle French+FollowMangoes: The Sweet Heart Helper?Turns out, your favorite tropical fruit might be doing more than just satisfying your sweet tooth. A new study found that post-menopausal women who ate mangoes daily saw drops in blood pressure and cholesterol—way better than white bread! While it’s not a miracle cure, adding mangoes to your diet could give your heart some extra love. Plus, they’re packed with antioxidants and fiber. Who knew being heart-healthy could taste this good? #HeartHealth #MangoMagic #Wellness #Health #Diet20Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowHeart Failure Fix Could Save 3,000 LivesDid you know a tweak in heart failure treatment could save thousands of lives every year? New guidelines say starting certain meds (like SGLT2 inhibitors) up to a year earlier for people with HFrEF could prevent 3,000 deaths and 5,500 hospital stays annually. Plus, GPs can now kick off these treatments without waiting for hospital referrals. Huge win for anyone dealing with heart issues—and for our crowded hospitals! #HeartHealth #MedicalNews #Healthcare #Health #BodyHealth131Share
April Anderson+FollowThis 3-Minute Trick Is Heart Doctor-ApprovedWho knew breathing could be a heart health hack? Cardiologists are obsessed with box breathing—a super simple technique where you breathe in, hold, breathe out, and hold again, each for 4 seconds. Do it for 3 minutes and it can actually lower your heart rate, reduce stress, and even help you sleep better. Bonus: it’s easy enough to teach your kids when they’re having a meltdown. Who’s trying this next time stress hits? #HeartHealth #WellnessHacks #StressRelief #Health #BodyHealth00Share
Jennifer Vargas+FollowWhy Your Teen’s Sleep Habits MatterTurns out, letting your teen catch those Zzz’s could pay off big time for their heart later on! A new study tracked teens’ sleep patterns and found that those who went to bed earlier, stayed asleep better, and kept a regular sleep schedule at 15 had healthier hearts by their early 20s. It’s not just about getting enough sleep—how and when they sleep matters for their future health! #TeenHealth #SleepMatters #HeartHealth #Health #MentalHealth40Share
suarezpatricia+FollowEnergy Drinks: The Scary Side No One Talks AboutEnergy drinks might seem like the ultimate pick-me-up, but new research is throwing some serious shade. Turns out, these trendy sips are linked to heart and kidney issues, anxiety, and even mental health struggles in young people. We're talking heart arrhythmias, high blood pressure, and even kidney failure in some cases. And get this—kids as young as 10 are grabbing these for less than a bottle of water. Maybe it’s time to rethink that energy boost? #EnergyDrinks #HealthWarning #HeartHealth #Health3527Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowWhy Broken Hearts Hit Men HarderEver heard of broken heart syndrome? Turns out, it's not just a dramatic name—it's a real thing, and men are way more likely to die from it than women. Even though women get it more often, men’s risk of dying is double. Experts think it’s a mix of hormones, stress, and maybe even guys not getting help soon enough. Moral of the story: don’t ignore chest pain or try to tough it out! #HeartHealth #MensHealth #StressAwareness #Health6625Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowGame-Changing Cancer Breakthroughs & Drug SurprisesBig news for colon cancer patients: adding Roche’s Tecentriq to chemo after surgery cut the risk of cancer coming back or death by half for those with a tricky genetic defect (dMMR). That’s a huge leap forward! Meanwhile, if you’ve had a heart procedure, you might want to ask your doc about ditching aspirin for a different blood thinner—new research says it could lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. And heads up: popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may slightly up your risk for a serious eye disease. Always something new in medicine! #HealthNews #CancerBreakthrough #HeartHealth #Health1491Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowHeart Care Inequality ExposedDid you know women are 11% less likely than men to get specialist care for aortic stenosis—a deadly heart condition? And it gets worse: women are 39% less likely to get life-saving valve replacement surgery. The study also found big gaps for Black, South Asian, and poorer patients. Basically, who you are and where you live could decide if you get the treatment you need. How is this still happening in 2024? #HeartHealth #HealthcareInequality #WomensHealth #Health20Share
Kevin Craig+FollowThe Plant Foods That Could Save Your HeartTurns out, loading up on nuts, fruits, veggies, and whole grains isn’t just good advice—it could actually lower your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes! A massive new study found that people who ate the most of these plant foods (hello, phytosterols!) were less likely to get these diseases. Bonus: it’s not about weird supplements, just everyday foods like almonds, bananas, and wheat bread. Your gut and metabolism will thank you! #PlantBased #HeartHealth #DiabetesPrevention #Health951Share
shermandarlene+FollowCould You Have Hidden Heart Risks?Wild stat: 1 in 6 adults with high blood pressure and 3 in 10 with diabetes don’t even know it! A new study says tons of people are walking around with undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol—especially young adults and women. COVID messed up a lot of regular checkups, so more folks are in the dark about their health. These conditions are treatable, but only if you know you have them. Maybe time to book that screening? #HeartHealth #CheckYourNumbers #HealthAwareness #Health91Share
