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Want a longer, healthier, happier life? Start with healthy, happy heart. Mayo Clinic cardiologists give simple advice and actionable steps to help you lower your cardiovascular risk at any age and enjoy living well. Heart disease is the number–one killer in the United States. Despite the...

It wasn’t supposed to be this hard. If America could send a man to the moon, shouldn’t the best surgeons in the world be able to build an artificial heart? In Ticker, Texas Monthly executive editor and two time National Magazine Award winner Mimi Swartz shows just how complex and difficult...

In The Beating Heart, Robin Choudhury explores how the heart has been represented over time and across cultures. He investigates the interplay between the heart depictions of successive eras and the prevailing cultural discourse – religious, social, philosophical – of each. In parallel, he considers how the ‘scientific’ understanding of the function of the heart has unfolded over 2,500 years, from the observations of Aristotle, through detailed anatomical descriptions beginning in the Renaissance, to the emergence of experimental physiology in the 17th century.

A patient-proven ten-step plan to take control of your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease without drugs, from renowned nutrition and fitness expert Dr. Janet Brill. For the millions of people with high cholesterol, statins are often the first-line treatment. While these...

Heart Failure Explained is a clear, steady guide for anyone living with heart failure, caring for someone affected by it, or trying to understand a diagnosis that often arrives wrapped in fear. The phrase itself sounds final, but the reality is far more complex. Heart failure rarely means that the heart has stopped or is about to stop. Instead, it describes a condition in which the heart is no longer meeting the body’s demands as efficiently as it once did, either because the pumping action has weakened, the filling phase has become stiff, or the circulation has become strained.

A revolutionary, science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula, that bridges the gap between our physical and mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of death in the United States...

A decade after World War II, there was still no such thing as open-heart surgery, and yet half a million Americans were dying from heart disease every year. After the first daring operation in 1954 and through the next three decades, five heroic surgeons braved the scorn of their peers, withstood fierce desperation, and faced possible death in order to devise procedures that would save overwhelming numbers of those doomed children and provide hope for a new life to all manner of heart-failing individuals.

Stress is often the first domino in chronic illness and disease. Too often, however, doctors have little training or information to offer patients about managing stress. In The Centered Heart, yoga therapist, stress management expert and senior trainer for Ornish Lifestyle Medicine, Susi Amendola, navigates the intricate relationship between stress management and overall health.

Written for general listeners, families, caregivers, community members, educators, and public health practitioners, Healthy Hearts – Everyday Choices bridges the gap between medical knowledge and real-life application.

CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification, The Complete Audio Study Guide, brought to you by Davidsons Audiobooks. Step confidently into the world of advanced cardiac care with this comprehensive audio study guide designed for learners who live life on the move. Whether you’re stuck in traffic, running errands, or training at the gym, this audiobook converts downtime into disciplined study time so you can absorb vital concepts and clinical reasoning while you live your day.

Life with Diabetes: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing and ThrivingLiving with diabetes doesn’t mean living in limitation—it means learning how to thrive. Life with Diabetes is your all-in-one guide to understanding the condition, managing it effectively, and creating a healthier, more fulfilling life. This practical resource covers everything from blood sugar monitoring and insulin therapy to meal planning, exercise, and natural remedies. It also addresses the emotional side of diabetes, offering strategies for stress management, resilience, and maintaining a positive mindset.

This absorbing and poignant book is not merely the story of one writer's flawed heart. It is a history of cardiac medicine, a candid personal journey, and a profound reflection on mortality. Born in 1966 with a congenital heart defect known as the tetralogy of Fallot, Gabriel Brownstein entered...

Ce qu’il faut savoir sur le cœur pour mieux le comprendre, bien le soigner et prévenir la maladie!

Тамаз Гаглошвили — врач-кардиолог, геронтолог, организатор здравоохранения, автор блога о здоровье сердечно-сосудистой системы Blog_kardiologa.

Das autogene Training kann für jeden zu einer echten Lebenshilfe werden. Durch autogenes Training besteht die Möglichkeit der Beeinflussung von Risikofaktoren. Diese spielen bei der Entstehung von Herzkrankheiten eine entscheidende Rolle. Risikofaktoren sind krankmachende Lebensbedingungen. Vom Bewegungsmangel über falsche Ess- und Trinkgewohnheiten, starkes Rauchen bis hin zu anhaltendem Leistungsdruck. Dies führt dann unter anderem zu Bluthochdruck, zu Fettstoffwechselstörungen, zu Diabetes, aber besonders auch zu Stress.

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Quitting smoking is not easy, but it is one of the best things you can do for your health and the health of those around you. In this audiobook, we'll provide you with practical tips and strategies to help you stop smoking for good.

High blood pressure is a medical condition that affects an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 years worldwide and is a major cause of premature deaths. This audiobook highlights what the listener needs to know about high blood pressure in very simple language and in a concise format. The information is cutting edge from the perspective of a physician with at least 30 years experience and is board certified in internal medicine in the USA.

Endorsed and supported by the Hope Heart Institute, Chicken Soup for the Soul presents inspirational stories and positive, practical medical advice for caregivers and patients. Partnering with the nation's top medical experts and organizations, this audiobook features the perfect blend of emotional support and vital information about heart disease to positively affect the listener's life.

In this guide, we will be presenting you with a 21-day challenge to help you improve your heart health in all-natural ways. Many of the suggested activities are actually easy to implement. Others will be a case of you starting out and then needing to follow through.