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It was an ordinary dinner date for Richard and his wife. Even his indigestion seemed typical, which he treated with an antacid and a night’s sleep. Richard did not realize a heart attack was in progress …

Celebrate your heart by showing it some extra love. At about 115,000 beats per day, it deserves your healthiest efforts …

How are you feeling? It’s a good time to check in with your brain …

Nearly 13 million adults aged 65 and older in the United States are obese, according to a study published on MedlinePlus. Not only can seniors exercise, they should …

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Stress is a natural part of life. You can’t eliminate it. However, you can learn healthy ways to manage it … Stress usually has negative connotations. It is associated with excessive responsibilities, sick kids, overbooked schedules, and traffic jams. Used effectively though, stress can increase mental and physical functioning. Its release of fight-or-flight brain chemicals can energize us into action. It is impossible to banish all stressors from your life. Avoid the frustration of this futile attempt, and the additional stress it will cause. Instead, focus on better ways to deal with it. Start with these: Sleep Well Lack of quality sleep contributes to stress by exacerbating negative occurrences. Little hassles become disproportionately hard to manage. You are also inclined to make poor decisions and more mistakes when tired, which leads to more stress. Skip the Comfort Food Power up your brain and immune system with food for thought. No stress-attack needs to be fueled by sugar and caffeine. That only leads to a crash. Go for foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids like tuna. Snack on nuts and seeds. Essential nutrients improve concentration and help maintain energy. Monitor the amount you eat. Too much food can …