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After seventeen years of waiting on “someday,” Adam Greer received a life-saving call on the Fourth of July that granted him a second chance at every heartbeat. In his moving memoir, July 5: The Day I Live Twice, Greer explores the fragility of time and the profound “awe” of living through 1,372 bonus days and counting.

You can coach someone into the ‘right’ position, but that doesn’t guarantee the right muscles are actually doing the work. Early in my career, I realized that proper form alone only goes so far. Because there is no such thing as a universal exercise, training without assessment is just guesswork.

For Amy King Pulliam and Kelly Haddox, the fight against blood cancer isn’t just a cause, it’s a family legacy. From Amy’s niece, Kaylee, who thrived after 918 days of treatment, to Kelly’s nephew, Nolan, whose diagnosis reinforced the desperate need for community support, these stories are the heartbeat of Team MAK-ing an Impact.

The article challenges the common misconception that “cardio” is defined by specific activities like running or cycling. Instead, it argues that cardio is a physiological response—a measure of how efficiently the heart, blood vessels, and circulatory system adapt to demand.

In Houston, heart health isn’t a “February topic”, it’s a survival strategy. As the “buckle” of the American Stroke Belt, Houston faces a metabolic reality that doesn’t pause when the Heart Month banners come down. With over 70% of Harris County adults classified as overweight or obese, the “Heart Health Month” focus on once-a-year screenings often misses the point: for this city, the battle against cardiovascular decay is a 365-day grind. But this week, a scientific breakthrough has emerged that could finally bridge the gap between Houston’s daily struggle and the “miracle” drugs currently locked behind insurance paywalls. The “Fat Inflammation”…

When we talk about heart health, the conversation usually revolves around “pounding the pavement” or high-intensity interval training. But this February, as we observe Heart Awareness Month, a different kind of movement is gaining traction in the wellness world. It’s slower, more intentional, and focuses on a part of cardiovascular health that often goes ignored: Vascular Efficiency.Pilates is often sold as a “core workout,” but its true power lies in how it optimizes the body’s internal plumbing. Here is how this low-impact practice acts as a secret weapon for your heart.1. Lowering Blood Pressure Through Nervous System ControlHigh blood pressure…

The 2026 Circle of Red Brunch was more than a sea of red and sparkling Debra Linse designs—it was a call to action. From Regay Hildreth’s survival after open-heart surgery to Kacy Allensworth’s (@thecaloriedeficitqueen) life-saving CPR anniversary, the morning was a powerful reminder to “lobby for our own lives.” With expert insights from Dr. Shaden Khalaf, we left empowered to spot the subtle signs of heart disease and put our health first.

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