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Houston student turned heart hero raises funds to support heart-health awareness and research
Read full article: Houston student turned heart hero raises funds to support heart-health awareness and researchMeet Julian Collins, a local student turned heart hero. He recently raised $1,080.57 for the American Heart Association. He even donated his money that he received from making the honor roll.
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepare
Read full article: How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health -- and how to prepareLosing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day _ it also could harm your health.
Houston area doctor raises awareness for women’s heart health after heart condition diagnosed in 32-year-old woman
Read full article: Houston area doctor raises awareness for women’s heart health after heart condition diagnosed in 32-year-old womanJoin us in supporting women's heart health on Friday, Feb. 2 by going red for women.
Every 40 seconds, an American has a heart attack. Understand your risks and how to be proactive in your heart health.
Read full article: Every 40 seconds, an American has a heart attack. Understand your risks and how to be proactive in your heart health.A heart attack happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. And the more time that passes without restoration to the blood flow, the greater the damage that can happen to the heart muscle.
Supporting Local Non Profits is Now as Easy as Flipping on a Light Switch
Read full article: Supporting Local Non Profits is Now as Easy as Flipping on a Light SwitchWith Reliant’s new, Choose to Give, program all you need to do some good is turn on a light. Reliant Director of Community Relations, Leanne Schneider visited Houston Life to share the details.
American Heart Association taking annual ‘Heart Ball’ virtual this year
Read full article: American Heart Association taking annual ‘Heart Ball’ virtual this yearHOUSTON – February is National Heart Month, and the American Heart Association has a great way for Houstonians to get involved in their life-saving mission. Their annual (and very glamorous) ‘Heart Ball’ fundraising event is now set to be an exciting virtual experience this year, happening Thursday, February 11. Even though guests won’t be gathering all this year, they can dress up in ball gowns and tuxes - or cozy up in their loungewear and enjoy this signature event from the comfort of their own homes. His performance will deliver a message of hope, similar to that of his most recent performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration concert. Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with the Heart Ball chairs, Lisa and Jerry Simon about the big event.
Various exercises can strengthen your heart
Read full article: Various exercises can strengthen your heartWebMD advocates cardiovascular exertion as the most effective exercise, with stretching and weight training playing a supporting role. Cardiovascular ActivityThe Franklin Institute's Center for Innovation in Science Learning offers some tips to help on the road to heart health that can be incorporated into everyday life. Good forms of cardiovascular exercise include swimming, which is an overall body workout and which really gets your heart pumping. Running is well known for its overall health benefits and has a great impact on heart health in particular. ResultsAccording to the American Heart Association a lack of exercise is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke and is strongly linked to heart attacks.