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How to Lower Blood Pressure

Lower blood pressure with less sodium, more potassium, regular exercise, less alcohol, and weight loss, and track the results with a home monitor.

Medium7 min
Series
Heart Health Fundamentals
Three guides that cover the basics of keeping your heart happy. No medical degree required.
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Daily Wellness
Sleep, stress, and the everyday habits that quietly shape how you feel.
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Mind & Body Balance
Strength, flexibility, and bodyweight exercises you can do anywhere with zero equipment.
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Health & Wellness

Blood pressure, cholesterol, heart rate, and everyday health stuff explained without the medical jargon.

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How to Sleep Better

Sleep better with a fixed wake-up time, a cool, dark bedroom, a wind-down hour without screens, and no caffeine after noon, plus the signs that call for a doctor.

Easy 12 min · 7 steps Daily Wellness
Person checking pulse on wrist

How to Check Your Heart Rate

Take your pulse at the wrist or neck, count for 15 seconds, and read what your resting heart rate says about your fitness.

Easy 6 min · 6 steps Heart Health Fundamentals
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How to Lower Cholesterol

Lower LDL cholesterol with less saturated fat, more soluble fiber, plant sterols, and exercise, and learn the LDL goal for your risk under the 2026 guideline.

Medium 8 min · 6 steps Heart Health Fundamentals
Person doing a plank exercise

How to Do a Plank

Hold a forearm plank with correct form, fix sagging or piked hips, and build from a few seconds to a solid minute.

Easy 6 min · 6 steps Mind & Body Balance
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