Setting aside some time to go for a 45 minute walk isn’t always easy. We all live busy lives and between family and work, fitting in a workout isn’t always possible. What if I told you that you didn’t have to dedicate a set block of time for your walking workouts? What if you could … Continued
If you haven’t exercised in a while, or are looking for something easy you can do every single day, give walking a try. It’s the perfect low-impact way to exercise. It’s easy to do, you don’t need any special equipment, and you can start at your current fitness level. If you’re not in the best … Continued
We were designed to walk for miles and miles to hunt and gather our food. Yet, in modern society, we spend most of our time sitting down. That is not good for our bodies and leads to a host of health problems. This is probably one of the most important reasons to make an effort … Continued
In our last article, we discussed the impact of stress on the development of Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, most specifically coronary artery disease and cerebral vascular disease. We identified the problem. Now, let’s try to fix it. Stress Reduction Techniques: Eliminating the source of stress would be the answer to stress reduction, but it is nearly … Continued
It does not take a medical professional to know that stress has an impact on the human heart. Every time a person experiences undue pressure at work or at home, they feel it in their chest (although they likely get a headache or stomach ache at the same time). Clutching your chest in times of … Continued
In discussing our wellness consulting strategies with members, small business owners, and others interested in the prevention or treatment of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the topic of Covid-19 vaccines almost always comes up. At myhealthypotential.com as medical epidemiologists and prevention specialists, our goal is to provide services that will keep healthy people healthy and prevent illnesses … Continued
There is a direct correlation between obesity and heart disease. Which is not to say that obesity causes heart disease. The truth is the factors that lead to obesity are the factors that add to the risk of heart disease. A person approaching obesity is also leading themselves down the path to future heart … Continued
Let’s start at the beginning: Exercise is good for you. A healthy heart derives from several influences, including diet and stress reduction. But exercise holds a special place in the minds of heart specialists and primary care practitioners because it is a proactive effort which helps maintain a healthy heart and is often enjoyable in … Continued
Your heart is the engine that drives you. You should spend even more time and effort taking care of your heart than you do taking care of the engine on your car. If there are issues with the arterial system connected to the heart there is trouble with every organ in the body. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular … Continued
There’s lots of talk in the news recently about “root causes”. Perhaps we could worry less if we did a better job of dealing with what starts it all? As we get older, we worry about all sorts of physical ailments. Sometimes, we worry because we know there is a family history of one disease … Continued