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Is a Low Heart Rate Dangerous?

Jun 23, 2020 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

A low heart rate may be a sign of an efficiently working heart. Or, if the rate becomes too low, it could be a sign of health complications down the road. A normal or healthy resting heart rate for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats a minute. A … Read More

Matcha Powder Benefits: 7 Ways to Use Matcha

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Green tea may be one of the healthiest beverages you can drink, except, perhaps, for matcha tea. The healthy compounds found in green tea are even more highly concentrated in matcha, a bright green powder made from green tea leaves. Learn how to use it in everything from your morning … Read More

Mental Breakdown Symptoms: a Checklist

Jun 23, 2020 · Alison Palkhivala · Heart Health

When people are suffering from a mental illness such as depression or anxiety, they often ask themselves, “Am I having a mental breakdown?” Intense, negative feelings and any number of mental breakdown symptoms can make you feel like you’re losing control. The truth is that, for better or worse, most … Read More

Determine Your Headache Type by Its Location

Jun 23, 2020 · Chris Iliades, MD · Heart Health

Nine out of ten people will have a headache at some time. The location of your headache may be an important clue to the type of headache, along with other clues like when the headache occurs, how long it lasts, how severe it is, and what other symptoms you have … Read More

Breathing Exercises to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Close your eyes and sit up straight. Take a deep breath while you count to five, then count to five again as you exhale. Go ahead and try it right now for six breaths. It feels good, doesn’t it? Breathing to lower blood pressure can be an effective strategy. Here’s … Read More

High-Estrogen in Men: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Estrogen in men plays an important role in the regulation of testosterone, several brain functions, bone health, skin health, sexual function/libido, cardiovascular function, and cholesterol regulation. Normally in men, testosterone and estrogen are maintained in the correct balance. When estrogen levels in men increase, testosterone levels tend to decrease, so … Read More

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Limes

Jun 23, 2020 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Heart Health

Limes typically don’t receive the same attention year-round as their yellow sibling, the lemon. The summer season is usually when they get the most shine, thanks to their presence in key lime pie, as a mixer for cocktails, and as a finishing touch on grilled meats, fish, and guacamole. But, … Read More

Maltitol: What You Should Know About This Common Sweetener

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

A lot of people want to decrease their sugar intake, and with good reason; too much sugar can increase your chances of dementia, contribute to osteoporosis, and more. But are artificial sweeteners, such as maltitol, the way to go? There are a multitude of alternatives to sugar, including stevia, agave, … Read More

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Bone Density Chart: Understand Your Bone Density Testing Scores

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Osteoporosis is an insidious illness that sneaks up on you. Studies suggest that about 50 percent of women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture related to bone loss. And each year, approximately 80,000 men have a hip fracture. That’s why it’s so critical to undergo bone density … Read More

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Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms: More than Just Headaches

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Do you have a caffeine addiction? It's not uncommon. As little as 100 milligrams of caffeine a day, the amount in about 12 ounces of coffee, can lead to symptoms of caffeine withdrawal — e.g., headaches and marked fatigue—when caffeine consumption is discontinued. Higher daily doses of caffeine (the average … Read More

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