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Good Morning Hope Everyone Is Doing Well. Does Anyone In This Group Take Anything For Anxiety Or Depression. If So What Is It
I take Xanax occasionally when I am stressed or have some anxiety
Sex And Heart Disease: What You Need To Know
https://www.healthcentral.com/condition/heart-d...
IVEYROSE, thanks for the suggestion. Actually with all my pains and aches I'm O-K with reduced sexual activity. I got much more than my share for decades!
Did You Know? The Mediterranean Diet Is Good For Your Heart Health
Did you know? The heart-healthy Mediterranean Diet ranks #1 out of diets and this is its 7th year! I prefer to be a vegetarian/vegan but once a week I will eat fish such as salmon and include fresh herbs like thyme, spices like pepper, and fresh salmon. As I write it bakes. As the author of the popular Healing Powers series -- based on this diet -- I recommend the diet. I have stayed lean, never hungry, and you get a nice balance of superfoods.
Yes, the Mediterranean diet is indeed good for heart health. According to the knowledge base, the Mediterranean diet is an example of a heart-healthy diet. It includes:
- Healthy fats found in olive… read more
STILL VERY TIRED AFTER 2 WEEKS
I had a heart attack 2 weeks ago, and had 4 stents put in. I am schedule for multi bypass surgery in September. They told me that I should start to slowly walk after 2 weeks since the heart attack, but I just don't have the wind or the energy to walk. All I do is sleep. I'm 64 years old, and prior to the heart attack I had more energy than this. Is it normal for me to be so very tired after 2 complete weeks of total rest and sleep?
Thank you.
You need to get up set a goal on length be of walk...it's hard at first but you can do it it gets easier
How Stress Levels Can Impact Heart Health
https://www.koat.com/article/how-stress-levels-...
A like or hug sure doesn't seem appropriate. I had a radical prostatectomy, severe arthritis and this pesky heart thing. I understand and you two need each other now more than ever perhaps? You each… read more
Do You Know The Correct Way To Check Your Blood Pressure? Today's Medical Monday Video Will Help.
How to check your blood pressure at home
Checking your blood pressure at home can help your doctor more accurately monitor your health and adjust your medications. Watch this video to learn the best way to check your blood pressure at home. This is the way to most accurately measure it and make sure your doctor has the right information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7kjjhK5jcU
Kay8, I've been retired quit some time now and that was just a job I took to stay active. It was nearly a decade ago.
I Have Trouble Taking Statins. I Have Tried 3 Different Statins & Still Get Bad Side Effects; Such As Can Barely Walk Due To The Pain.
When I quit taking a statin--I feel back to normal. I have minimal artery plaque. I was wondering/reading/researching if there is any other medication I should be taking?. Thanks for the knowledge.
I had bad flank pain about 10 years ago with a statin. Statins deplete an enzyme called CO-Q-10. At my GPs suggestion, I started taking CO-Q-10 supplements. I adjusted the dose until I had no flank… read more
Plastic Found Inside More Than 50% Of Plaques From Clogged Arteries
https://www.sciencealert.com/plastic-found-insi...
What are microplastics doing to human health? Scientists work to connect the dots
Today's Monday Medical Video - Addresses Anxiety And Depression With Heart Disease. It Is Normal And Natural And Nothing To Be Ashamed Of.
Cardiac Rehab Education - Depression and Anxiety. Kansas City University of Health Rehab Nurse explains Depression and Anxiety with Heart events. The video has really good information, especially at the end. Ignore a couple of little glitches the information is really helpful. Remember we are our own best cheerleaders because we have been there. So reach out on this site when you need support.  That is why we are all here to support one another. Remember we all have been given a second chance at… read more
I went though anxiety and depression. Why me, a burden and anxious feelings. My fellow Cops, Firefighters, EMT's and Medics helped me overcome. 6 months after my Open heart surgery I was back on duty… read more
How Many Peoples On Antidepressant If So What Kind
Am not on anything anymore. Think positive and everyone can do it. Look at nature's beauty and not the crazy things going on in daily life. Create a positive attitude. I created daily steps with… read more
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