If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen at night, phone in hand, checking your step count and wondering, “Is this enough?” — you’re not alone. After our recent coverage on the latest research showing the powerful benefits of walking for heart health (read here: https://eviida.com/walking-for-heart-health/), one question keeps coming up: How many steps per day […]
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in every 5 deaths in the U.S. is linked to cardiovascular disease. That’s hundreds of thousands of families affected every year. But new research suggests that something remarkably simple — walking
Summer Pregnancy Safety Tips: How to Protect Yourself and Your Baby in Extreme Heat On a July afternoon in Phoenix, the temperature hits 104°F. In London, a rare heatwave pushes thermometers past 35°C. For most people, it’s uncomfortable. For someone who is pregnant, it can feel overwhelming. If you’re expecting during the warmer months, summer
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Heat Exposure During Pregnancy: New JAMA Findings Raise Urgent Safety Concerns As extreme heat waves sweep across parts of the United States and the United Kingdom, new research is drawing urgent attention to heat exposure during pregnancy and its potential health risks. A study published on February 25, 2026, in JAMA highlights growing evidence that
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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may already know about snoring, fatigue, and CPAP machines. But a newer concept is gaining attention in medical research: hypoxic burden — the total “oxygen stress” your body experiences overnight. Learning how to reduce sleep apnea hypoxic burden may do
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Sleep Apnea Hypoxic Burden Surgery Risk Is Drawing New Attention A new study published in JAMA Network Open has put the spotlight on an emerging concern: sleep apnea hypoxic burden surgery risk may be higher than previously understood — especially for patients undergoing major procedures. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) already affects an estimated 30 million
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How to Reduce Ultra Processed Food Intake Without Giving Up Your Favorite Meals It’s 6:30 p.m. in Chicago. Or maybe Manchester. You’ve just finished a long commute. The kids are hungry. Your phone is buzzing. The easiest solution? Frozen pizza. Packaged pasta. A ready-made curry. Crisps on the side. You tell yourself you’ll “eat better
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Ultra Processed Food Heart Disease Risk: Major JAMA Study Raises New Alarm The ultra processed food heart disease risk debate just intensified. A major new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that adults who consume higher amounts of ultra-processed foods face a significantly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease over time. For millions
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A Story Many of Us Know Too Well At 47, Michael thought he was “doing okay.” He had a stable desk job in Ohio. Two teenage kids. A mortgage. Weekend barbecues. But lately, he felt tired walking up stairs. His smartwatch buzzed with reminders to move. Most days, he barely crossed 3,000 steps. Then his
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For millions of Americans and Britons stuck behind desks, steering wheels, or sofas, the pressure to hit 10,000 steps a day can feel overwhelming. Fitness trackers buzz with reminders. Phones flash activity alerts. And yet, after long commutes and busy schedules, that magic number often feels out of reach. Now, new research suggests you may
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