The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology [1] today (Wednesday), found that walking at least 3967 steps a day started to reduce the […]
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Cardiovascular
University Medical Center EMS recognized nationally for cardiovascular and neurological care
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LUBBOCK, Texas — On Tuesday, the University Medical Center EMS announced it received the highest level of national recognition by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the fifth year for its remarkable care regarding neurological and cardiovascular emergencies. Best ‘mom and pop’ restaurants in Lubbock, according to our viewers The AHA 2023 Mission: Lifeline EMS […]
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CNN — Walking a minimum of 4,000 steps a day significantly reduces your risk of an early death, while taking 2,337 steps a day will reduce your risk of death specifically from cardiovascular disease but “more is better,” according to a new meta-analysis of studies. “The more steps you walk, the better the effects on your health, and every increase of […]
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Aug. 8 (UPI) — Walking always has been beneficial for health, but European and U.S. researchers have found that you don’t have to walk a great distance daily to receive significant benefit. A new study published Tuesday in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology says that a person can walk 3,967 steps a day to […]
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As step count goes up, so do the benefits for health, experts say. (CNN) — Walking a minimum of 4,000 steps a day significantly reduces your risk of an early death, while taking 2,337 steps a day will reduce your risk of death specifically from cardiovascular disease but “more is better,” according to a new […]
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If you thought 10,000 steps always sounded like more of an epic quest than a casual stroll, researchers have good news for you. A five-figure step count has often been the daily minimum recommended by experts to help keep fit and healthy. But a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology suggests […]
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Diabetes and weight loss drug Wegovy could also cut cardiovascular risk – CBS News Watch CBS News The maker of diabetes and weight loss medication Wegovy said a trial found that the drug can also cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications […]
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BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The American Red Cross has made a historic change to its policy on blood donations. Under the new donor screening process all donors will answer the same eligibility questions regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Previously, most gay men could not donate blood, according to rules from the Food and Drug […]
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Research shows a link between high levels of parasitic and bacterial infections in flood prone areas with lacking sewage systems. ST. LOUIS — Researchers at Washington University found parasitic and bacterial infections in people who live in Cahokia Heights. The Metro East has been dealing with flooding and raw sewage for years because of failing […]