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## [How Does Poor Sleep Affect Heart Health?](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/poor-sleep-affects-heart-health)

 May 28, 2024 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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If you're one of the many people who toss and turn nightly, you already know that a bout of sleeplessness can hamper your productivity and sap your quality of life. But the ramifications of poor sleep extend far beyond a cranky mood. Research shows that an on-going sleep deficit can ultimately endanger your heart health.

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## [What is the Impact of Hypertension on Health?](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/hypertension-impacts-health)

 May 09, 2024 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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Blood pressure (BP) is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them, and blood pressure consistently higher than normal is referred to as hypertension. 

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## [Does Bing Drinking Raise Heart Disease Risk?](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/heart-health-binge-drinking)

 Apr 18, 2024 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks per day in the past three months for men and four or more drinks per day in the past three months for women.

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## [Use of E-cigarettes Linked to Markedly Higher Risk of Heart Failure](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/ecigarettes-heart-failure)

 Apr 08, 2024 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure” compared with those who have never used them, states the American College of Cardiology in reference to a new study -- one of the largest to date looking at possible links between vaping and heart failure. 

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## [How Do Nut and Meat Protein Affect the Heart?](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/-new-study-nut-protein-meat-protein-human-heart-0-0)

 Mar 20, 2019 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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It has been long suspected that including nuts and seeds in the diet protects against heart and vascular disease, while red meats increase risk. A study has found that meat protein is associated with a sharp increased risk of heart disease while protein from nuts and seeds is beneficial for the human heart.  The [study](https://academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/ije/dyy030/4924399?redirectedFrom=PDF) included data from more than 81,000 participants and was published online by the *International Journal of Epidemiology.*

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## [What Is Cardiovascular Disease? ](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/what-is-cardiovascular-disease-)

 May 21, 2018 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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 Cardiovascular diseases involve the blood vessels, the heart, or both. The cardiovascular or circulatory system supplies the body with blood. It consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. There are several types of cardiovascular disease, but treatment, symptoms, and prevention often overlap.

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## [Nut Protein Vs. Meat Protein, Which Is Better?](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/-new-study-nut-protein-meat-protein-human-heart)

 May 07, 2018 by [Total Access Medical](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/total-access-medical)

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It has been long suspected that including nuts and seeds in the diet protects against heart and vascular disease, while red meats increase risk. A study has found that meat protein is associated with a sharp increased risk of heart disease while protein from nuts and seeds is beneficial for the human heart.

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## [Can Pecans Protect Heart Health? ](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/-can-pecans-protect-heart-health)

 May 02, 2018 by [William Kirkpatrick](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/william-kirkpatrick)

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Nuts are among foods that have shown promise for health. These healthful, nutrition-dense food items contain "good" fats, omega-3s, and a whole host of micronutrients.

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## [Do Not Skip Breakfast. You Could Be At Risk For Health Problems](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/do-you-skip-breakfast-you-could-be-at-risk-for-multiple-health-problems)

 Jul 28, 2017 by [William Kirkpatrick](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/william-kirkpatrick)

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Have you heard of the saying, "you are what you eat?" Well, [studies](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17605303) indicate that *when* you eat may be just as important as *what* you eat. 

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## [9 Foods for Healthier Skin](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/9-foods-for-healthier-skin)

 Jun 30, 2017 by [William Kirkpatrick](https://wellness.totalaccessmedical.com/blog/author/william-kirkpatrick)

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It is well known that a diet filled with power foods such as dark leafy greens, blue berries and avacados can help beat chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

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