Stress and Heart Failure: How to Keep It in Check
Turn on the Tunes
Meditate
Take Up Yoga
Practice Tai Chi
Sweat It Out
Move Your Body
Try Acupuncture
Build a Support System
Talk to a Professional
Visit a Furry Friend
Prioritize Sleep
Breathe Deep
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International Journal of Yoga: “Yoga for Heart Failure: A Review and Future Research.”
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Experimental & Clinical Cardiology: “Beneficial effects of sauna bathing for heart failure patients.”
University of Rochester Medical Center: “Stress Can Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease.”
Medical Acupuncture: “Does Acupuncture Reduce Stress Over Time? A Clinical Heart Rate Variability Study in Hypertensive Patients.”
Hopkins Medicine: “Risk Factors for Heart Disease: Don't Underestimate Stress.”
American Journal of Critical Care: “Animal-Assisted Therapy in Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure.”
CDC: “How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart Health?”