Tag: anxiety
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7 Things 10 Minutes of Physical Activity Can Do For You
1. Improve Your Brain Function: Numerous studies indicate that people who are regularly active have improved memory and cognitive ability (how your brain functions), in addition to a lower risk for depression and emotional disturbances. Physical activity even increases the size of one’s hippocampus, and a bigger brain is a good thing. Many of these […]
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“Something’s wrong with me.” Lessons on dealing with heart disease from a patient perspective
Have you ever felt something not right in your body, unsure what it may be and decided not to get it checked out by your doctor or avoid going to the ER? Ever go see the doctor only to be told nothing is wrong with you? Have you ever felt anxious about your health? If […]
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Can helping others make us healthier?
Last week I was on the bus and a young woman nearby collapsed face first onto the floor. She was unconscious for about 40 seconds before coming to. Fortunately she ended up being okay. One of the other passengers tended to her while I talked to the 911 operator. There were other people willing to […]
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I have a loving family but… Part of my Patient Journey with Heart Disease
“I have a loving family but after a few days, everyone’s life has got back to normal, but mine isn’t anymore.” I was recently at a heart disease conference and heard a patient mention this in front of hundreds of attendees in relation to her experience soon after having heart valve surgery. Two years ago […]