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A Sedentary Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Risk: What Happens to the Heart When the Body Stops Moving
In Brazil, in 2019, about half of all adults did not meet this minimum recommendation for physical activity (IBGE, 2020). This finding takes on greater significance when one considers that cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in...
August 25, 2026
How Immunity Changes With Age: What Happens in the Body Starting in Middle Age and Why It Matters for Those Who Take Care of Their Hearts
Starting in middle age, the body begins to respond differently to infections, vaccines, and even everyday stress. This change doesn't happen suddenly, but builds up over the years, altering the way...
August 12, 2026
Atherosclerosis: What It Is, How It Develops, and Why Understanding This Condition Can Change the Way You Take Care of Your Heart
In Brazil, cardiovascular diseases account for about 30% of all deaths recorded each year, according to the Brazilian Society of Cardiology. Behind many of these deaths lies a silent process that begins decades before...
August 10, 2026
HDL and LDL Cholesterol: What They Are, Actual Reference Ranges, and How to Interpret Your Test Results
In Brazil, approximately 40% of the adult population has cholesterol levels above the recommended range, according to the Ministry of Health, based on data from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC). Even so, many people receive the results of a test...
August 3, 2026
Heart-Healthy Eating: A Practical Guide with Choices That Fit Into Your Routine
Cardiovascular diseases remain among the greatest public health challenges in Brazil and around the world. According to the World Health Organization, they are the leading cause of death globally. In Brazil, approximately 400,000 people died in 2022...
July 31, 2026
Cardiovascular Health: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Take Care of Your Heart Every Day
Cardiovascular diseases account for about 400,000 deaths per year in Brazil, according to data from the Ministry of Health. This means that, every minute, at least one person loses their life to a condition that, for the most part...
July 24, 2026
Workplace Ergonomics to Prevent Pain: How to Adjust Your Routine and Protect Your Joints, Spine, and Heart
Whether at the office or at home, spending many hours sitting in front of a screen can take its toll. It’s not uncommon for your lower back to start aching, your shoulders to feel tense, and your neck to stiffen throughout the day. In...
July 20, 2026
The Difference Between Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: How Each Affects the Body and When the Heart Feels It, Too
Stress, anxiety, and depression often come up together in everyday conversation. A person might say they’re “stressed” after having a tough week, when they’re worried about the future, or when they’ve lost interest in activities that...
July 8, 2026
Blood Pressure: What Are the Reference Values, and When Should You Be Concerned?
Blood pressure is one of the most commonly used measures for assessing cardiovascular health, but the numbers that appear on the monitor are not always clearly understood. When someone says their blood pressure is “12 over 8,” for example, they are...
June 26, 2026
The Cardiovascular System: How It Works, What Can Go Wrong, and Why Understanding It Helps You Take Better Care of Your Heart
Cardiovascular diseases remain among the leading causes of death in Brazil. According to the Ministry of Health’s Virtual Health Library, approximately 400,000 people died in the country in 2022 due to cardiovascular problems. This data...
June 19, 2026