Month: June 2022

Sleep added to cardiovascular health checklist

Sleep is now included in the American Heart Association’s checklist for measuring cardiovascular health, known as Life’s Essential 8™. Just like checking off items on a grocery list, this updated checklist adds healthy sleep as a crucial element for maintaining optimal cardiovascular well-being. It joins other factors such as nicotine exposure, physical activity, diet, weight, […]

Published on June 29, 2022

Pfizer Signs $3.2B COVID Vax Deal With US

Pfizer and BioNTech have just hit the jackpot! They recently sealed a staggering $3.2 billion agreement with the U.S. government for 105 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. It’s like striking gold in a coronavirus mine! The doses are set to be delivered in late summer, acting as an arsenal for the battle against the […]

Published on June 29, 2022

Get Your Zzz’s for a Healthier Heart!

Just like a well-oiled machine needs downtime for maintenance, our bodies require proper sleep for optimal heart and brain health. The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated their guidelines to recognize the importance of sleep duration in cardiovascular wellbeing. In their latest release, the AHA introduced Life’s Essential 8, a checklist designed to evaluate heart […]

Published on June 29, 2022