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February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early age pays off in the long term. “Our cardiac health as children and adolescents, as evaluated by proxy measures such as weight and blood pressure, reflects our …

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Getting good sleep is also necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a good night’s sleep to help with your body’s metabolism and to maintain a healthy weight,” Sarah Clauss, an advanced …

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Regular exercise is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. “Your heart is a muscle you need to condition and keep well-tuned,” Peter Gaskin, a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Maryland …

February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, is one important habit to form as kids and carry into adulthood. A heart-healthy diet includes multiple fruits and vegetables each day, a decent amount of fiber and a …

A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. One is the issue of childhood obesity, a problem the slower pace of life brought on by COVID-19 could exacerbate. Numerous cardiovascular and mental health risks are associated with childhood obesity, and many experts …