Heart Health
On the first Friday in February, every year men and women wear red to raise awareness and dispel the myths of heart disease, the number one killer of women. In 2003, the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute took action against a disease that was claiming the lives of nearly… Read more »
If you were having a heart attack, would you know? Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. You may not feel that alarming chest pain prior to clutching your chest and falling to the floor. Some symptoms occur in the days leading up to a heart attack, while some don’t even happen in… Read more »
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, but heart disease is preventable and controllable. Every journey begins with one single step, whether it’s climbing a mountain or improving your health to prevent heart disease. Every year, roughly 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. Roughly 600,000 people die from heart… Read more »
Do you wish you had more energy to do the things you love or even just to get through the day without feeling exhausted? Are you looking for ways to improve your heart health? Despite what the ads are telling you, fast-fix energy drinks, double lattes and caffeine-laden sodas aren’t the answer. The key to… Read more »
According to research from the University of Colorado, Boulder, vitamin C is as good for your heart as exercise. In overweight and obese adults, there’s a small blood vessel-constricting protein called endothelin that’s more active. This means their blood vessels are more prone to constricting, become less responsive to blood flow demand, and are more at-risk… Read more »
Some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and managing any medical conditions you may have. Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be… Read more »
Vitamin C is water soluble, meaning our bodies can neither produce nor store it. It’s up to us to include vitamin C in our diets. But you’d have to eat a lot of oranges to come anywhere near the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 60 mg. Here are five foods with more vitamin C than… Read more »
According to new research from the University of Colorado, Boulder, vitamin C is as good for your heart as exercise. In overweight and obese adults, there’s a small blood vessel-constricting protein called endothelin that’s more active. This means their blood vessels are more prone to constricting, become less responsive to blood flow demand, and are more… Read more »
If you were having a heart attack, would you know? Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. You may not feel that alarming chest pain prior to clutching your chest and falling to the floor. Some symptoms occur in the days leading up to a heart attack, while some don’t even happen in… Read more »
Many doctors recommend the Mediterranean diet as a heart healthy way of life. The basic principles include heavy consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds, moderate intake of wine and lean meats and low intake of processed foods. Of course, exercise and meals with family and friends are also… Read more »