For those of you who were around in the early 2000s, you may recall Lance Armstrong’s name being mentioned enthusiastically as he mounted his pursuit of seven Tour de France wins. His name was unmissable, even if you weren’t a fan of bicycle racing. His story of overcoming testicular cancer and ultimately dominating what is […]
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When it comes to heart disease, knowledge is power. The sooner you are aware of your heart condition or potential for a heart condition, the better able you will be to seek the treatment needed to minimize or avoid a catastrophic event. There are two primary underlying causes of heart disease. The first is related
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It’s not often that a movie about open heart surgery lands on a major streaming service, but the other night as I scrolled through Netflix I came across a movie titled “Open Heart.” Open Heart follows the journey of professional hockey player Henrik Lundqvist as he deals with the aftermath of open heart surgery and
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You are likely well aware of the benefits of physical activity on heart health and are hopefully getting the minimum 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activity recommended by the CDC. But what about less physical activities? While I enjoy working up a good sweat during a run or a long hike up a mountain,
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Of all of the organs in my body – roughly 80 of them – there is one that has had the most life-changing impact on me in recent years. That is my aorta. I say that there are roughly 80 organs because if you ask Google, you will be told that there are 78 organs
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Recently, my 6-year-old and I made chocolate chip cookies. These weren’t just any chocolate chip cookies; they were the world’s greatest chocolate chip cookies—the perfect texture, the perfect combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate, and just the right amount of Maldon sea salt. These are the kind of cookies that you would find sold in
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In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health can seem like a daunting task, especially with the myriad of guidelines such as 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, 10,000 steps per day (with guidelines varying by source and the understanding that research shows significant benefits starting as low as 7-8k), 7-9 hours of sleep, 8-15.5
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In the quest for better health and wellness, we often focus on tangible actions: more exercise, healthier eating, and adequate sleep. Yet, there’s a less tangible but equally important component to our well-being: mindfulness. To me, mindfulness and its contribution to overall mental and emotional well-being is the secret sauce, the foundation of the pillars
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One of the best – and arguably easiest – things you can do for your heart health and overall well-being is sleep. However, a good night’s sleep remains elusive for many. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that more than 1 in 3 Americans sleep less than the minimum recommended 7 hours per night.
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When you think of the most successful businesses, what names come to mind? Success in our capitalistic American society is usually measured by market capitalization and companies like Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, and Nvidia rank highest in terms of market cap. Whether or not that is the best measure of success is a topic for
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