As pre-pandemic activities return, so does anxiety
Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News
May 3, 2021
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Denise Santos remembers exactly how she felt when the first pandemic lockdown was ordered last year, knowing she d no longer have to interact with the public, her co-workers or anybody outside the sanctuary of her home. The relief was immediate and almost overwhelming, like I d slid into a warm bath, said Santos, who is one of 15 million Americans living with social anxiety.
Now, more than a year later, as vaccination rates rise, restrictions loosen and social activity resumes, the sounds of backyard barbecues, the sight of bigger crowds at local stores and the thought of entering a public workspace make her heart race.
47-year-old relearned to walk, talk and count after stroke
Stefani Kopenec, American Heart Association News
May 3, 2021
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Chris Monaghan woke up one morning and tried to get out of bed. She couldn t.
Her husband, Dan, heard her whimpering, turned on the light and realized almost instantly she was having a stroke. It was something he long feared because of her family history. She was trying to speak, but she couldn t speak. Her right side was pretty much paralyzed. Her eyes were rolling around, and her mouth was drooping on her right side, Dan said. I knew it was pretty much the classic symptoms of a stroke.
After 47 minutes, one final try resuscitated her
Diane Daniel, American Heart Association News
April 30, 2021
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On a November evening, Diana and Paul Nickel played a spelling game and shared an ice cream birthday cake with their 6-year-old granddaughter, Molly. The couple was staying with Molly and her 8-year-old sister, Kate, while the girls parents were out of town.
Around 7:30 p.m., the girls began getting ready for bed. Paul was looking for a book to read to them when he heard a crash from the kitchen. He ran to find his wife of 44 years collapsed on the floor.
Diana was lying on her back with her open eyes staring blankly into space. She wasn t breathing.
After 47 minutes, one final try resuscitated her sfgate.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sfgate.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Is all exercise equal? How to balance workouts to create the ideal fitness plan
Genaro C. Armas, American Heart Association News
April 28, 2021
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Spring can be an ideal time to try a new exercise routine. Warmer temperatures make it enticing to head outdoors and, this year, more people might be considering a return to the gym after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
While any regular physical activity can benefit your health, the ideal fitness plan requires the right balance.
The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, or a combination of both; plus muscle-strengthening activity, such as resistance training, at least two days per week.