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How Volunteering Improves Your Health

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team of Harvard psychologists shows that adults 50 years and older who volunteer two hours per week have considerably lower risk of losing independence and of dying.

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A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine by a team of Harvard psychologists shows that adults 50 years and older who volunteer two hours per week have considerably lower risk of losing independence and of dying. This volunteer time also inspires feelings of well-being and improves their quality of life. The study was conducted with 13,000 participants in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and showed that volunteering protected participants from feelings of loneliness, depression and despair. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/e-dgd060820.php

 

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New European Heart Attack Recommendations Include Focus on Women

The 2020 recommendations focus on ultra-sensitive troponin assays with early diagnosis (one to two hours), coronary angiography in less then 24 hours and coronary CT scan to rule out diagnoses. Information specific to women is clearly detailed. The European Society of Cardiology has updated [...]

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How to Successfully Prepare for Reopening After Lockdown

COVID-19 Reopening

As part of our partnership with Crédit Mutuel, Women’s Cardiovascular Healthcare Foundation (Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes) organized two webinars to help Crédit Mutuel and CIC Ile-de-France employees successfully adapt to the new reality as things reopen after COVID-19. They featured practical [...]

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How to Address High Blood Pressure in Menopause with Effective Gynecardiology Cooperation

During menopause, blood pressure frequently increases. In a study of more than 5,000 women, hot flashes were associated with higher levels of cholesterol, a higher body mass index (relationship of weight and height2) and blood pressure (Gast GC et al. Hypertension 2008). Findings from the 2018 Esteban [...]

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