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February is American Heart Month: what screenings are available for cardiovascular disease?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Heart Health Disease Prevention Physical activity Healthy Lifestyle
  1. Screening for cardiovascular disease involves checking for risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol.
  2. Various screenings like EKG, stress test, and coronary calcium score CT scan can help assess risks and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
  3. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, balanced diet, and quality sleep can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Facial Plastic Surgery Alert

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Weight Loss Healthy Lifestyle
  1. Ozempic and Wegovy are drugs that help with weight loss and have various health benefits, but they can cause a side effect called 'Ozempic face.'
  2. The 'Ozempic face' side effect includes sagging skin, wrinkles, and a more aged appearance on the face due to the loss of body fat caused by the drugs.
  3. Some patients opt for cosmetic facelifts and fillers from plastic surgeons to address the 'Ozempic face' side effect.

A Healthy Lifestyle Isn't Enough

Austin's Analects • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthy Lifestyle Sleep Exercise Nutrition
  1. Health is not just a lifestyle choice but should be treated as a healthcare priority focusing on sleep, exercise, and nutrition.
  2. Prioritizing health should not be limited to free time but should be a 24/7 commitment
  3. Society often neglects the importance of sleep, with work environments and culture contributing to a lack of emphasis on well-being.
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