When you are physically active, your heart and lungs work harder to supply the additional oxygen your muscles demand.

Your body has a natural defense system designed to protect the lungs, keeping dirt and germs at bay. But there are some important things you can do to reduce your risk of lung disease.

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February 1 NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST DAY NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY February 2 NATIONAL TATER TOT DAY NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY February 3 NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY February 4 NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY NATIONAL THANK A MAIL CARRIER DAY February 5 OPTIMIST DAY February 6 NATIONAL FROZEN YOGURT DAY NATIONAL GIRLS AND…

How does the heart work? Your heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood to your body. A normal, healthy adult heart is about the size of your clenched fist. Just like an engine makes a car go, the heart keeps your body running. Different parts of the heart have different functions: The right side…

Heart failure occurs when one or both sides of the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. It develops over time as the pumping action of the heart gets weaker, or if it becomes difficult for the heart to adequately fill with blood between heartbeats. Heart failure does not mean that the heart…

Heart disease is a general term used to describe a variety of conditions that affect the heart’s structure and how the heart works. Heart disease includes: Arteriosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries,” refers to increased stiffness of the large arteries. This can cause high blood pressure (hypertension), which becomes more common with age. Atherosclerosis is the…

How’s your heart? As you age, heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure become increasingly common. New data shows that more than 184 million people, over 61% of the U.S. population, are likely to have some cardiovascular disease. These heart issues can lead to decreased mobility, complications like stroke or heart…