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The recent stroke suffered by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy underscores both the prevalence of strokes and their rise in occurrence in younger adults. Estimates are that over 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year. At age 53 and seemingly in good health, Senator Murphy first felt the onset of arm…

The news about cardiovascular disease and women is alarming. Estimates are that by the year 2050, 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease, up from 50% in 2020. Driven by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, a surge in heart disease cases among women is anticipated, and younger women…

By now, you probably know the drill when it comes to putting together the basics of a healthy diet: Avoid ultra-processed foods, and instead, stick to whole foods as much as you can, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, minimally processed meats and fish, legumes and whole grains. But…

While there may be some who still insist that climate change isn’t real, no one can credibly deny that heat waves are becoming more persistent and more intense as time goes by. Even the CDC admits that “Climate projections indicate that extreme heat events will become more frequent and intense…

So, how many hours would you guess you sit each day? Beyond some obligatory sitting while in the bathroom or eating a meal, are you sitting for much of the rest of the day? Do you plop down to watch your television or sit at your computer for hours at…

The weather has finally turned to Spring (and in many areas it may already feel like Summer). And maybe you’ve decided that it’s time to get back out for a daily walk: to get some exercise, connect with nature, maybe clear your mind and boost your mood. All of these…