HEART SCHOOL

Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Heart‑Smart Eating: Small Swaps, Big Gains

Heart Health Month reminds us to check numbers and meds, but the real daily win is in what we eat. Doctors say that tiny, steady changes can beat a huge diet change when it comes to cholesterol. Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, who runs Step One Foods, saw patients confused by “watch your cholesterol” wi

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Feb 15 2026HEALTH

Healthy Heart Habits: Simple Ways to Keep Your Pulse Strong

Heart disease tops the list of causes of death in the U. S. , yet many problems that lead to it can be stopped with everyday choices. Doctors say that even people who run in their family history can change their outlook on heart health by adopting a few smart habits. One of the biggest changes is w

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Feb 10 2026EDUCATION

Teachers Strike in San Francisco: Schools Shut, Families Struggle

Schools in San Francisco were closed on Monday when teachers walked off the job for the first time since 1979. The strike was sparked by demands for better health care and higher pay. About 50, 000 students were affected because parents had to find new child‑care and meals. Union leaders an

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

Wrist Tech: A Sneaky Heart Helper?

Heart problems are sneaky. They often don't announce their arrival. But here's a cool twist: a tiny gadget on your wrist might just outsmart them. Recent studies from two big hospitals suggest that devices like the Apple Watch could be handy in spotting heart troubles early. These gadgets are like

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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

How Movement Can Make Learning Better

Schools are always looking for ways to make learning more effective. One idea that has been gaining traction is physically active learning. This means getting students to move around while they learn. But there are some problems with this approach. For one, it's often seen as just a way to keep kids

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Jan 26 2026HEALTH

New Hope for Heavy Heart Patients: A Look at Pulsed Field Ablation

Heart troubles are common. But for those with extra weight, fixing them can be tough. Doctors have been using a method called catheter ablation to help with a heart rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation (AF). But results have been up and down. Now, there's a new technique called pulsed field a

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Jan 26 2026EDUCATION

Schools, Tech, and Kids: Who's Watching the Data?

Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o

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Jan 18 2026SCIENCE

A New Way to Clean Up Heart Images

Heart scans are a big deal in medicine. They help doctors see what's going on inside. But sometimes, the pictures aren't clear. This makes it hard to tell if something is wrong. One type of scan, called CG MP-SPECT, is especially tricky. It's like trying to see through a foggy window. Lately, there

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Jan 14 2026HEALTH

Yoga's Role in Heart Health: A Closer Look at the Yoga-EndOmics Study

Heart failure is a big problem worldwide, especially in places where advanced medical care is hard to get. This is where yoga might come in handy. The Yoga-EndOmics study is looking into how yoga can help people with heart failure. It's not just about stretching and breathing exercises. This study w

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Jan 14 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Tech: Why Women Are Left Out

Heart problems in women often go unnoticed. Doctors and tools designed to help don't always consider the unique needs of women. This is a big issue because heart disease shows up differently in women than in men. Yet, many digital health tools, like apps and wearables, don't account for these differ

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