Vivian Drake Faces Strain Caring for Husband with Diabetes
By Chansi Long, Vivian Drake endured years of caregiving for her severely diabetic husband. The demanding role began damaging her health as she described a chest burn she initially mistook for something minor.
Meditation May Slow Heart Stress and Lower Heart Attack Risk
A health clinic case notes Drake from Lawrence who survived a heart attack she didn’t expect. Experts say psychological stress raises cardiovascular risk and that regular meditation can mitigate daily stress, with ongoing reassessment of patients' mental health and coping strategies at LMH Health.
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Taking Charge of Heart Health This February
Cardiovascular disease claims a life every 36 seconds in the United States per the CDC. February is American Heart Month and urges lifestyle changes. Nurse practitioner Charis Grosdidier notes risk factors are controllable through diet exercise and treating conditions. She recommends lean protein fruits vegetables quitting smoking and 150 minutes weekly of activity plus weight loss to help atrial fibrillation and reduce stroke risk.
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