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  Eating healthy – lots of fruits and veggies, lean protein, whole grains – doesn’t have to be more expensive. If you shop smart and plan ahead, you’ll be surprised at how much goodness you can haul without breaking the bank. The reality is, many of those ready-made, super-fast, prepackaged foods actually cost MORE than… Read More »

Life’s Simple 7 is defined by the American Heart Association as the 7 risk factors that people can improve through lifestyle changes to help achieve ideal cardiovascular heath. Manage Blood Pressure Control Cholesterol Reduce Blood Sugar Get Active Eat Better Lose Weight Stop Smoking Over the next few months we will share more details on… Read More »

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The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, almost as many women as men die each year of heart disease in the United States. This map shows death rates from heart disease in women in the… Read More »

By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to cook healthier? These 5 tips will help you slice and dice recipes to cut fats and sugars, but pump up flavors. Most of us have gotten the message: Upping our quota of fruits and veggies, and lowering our intake of salt, sugar, processed foods and red meat is a… Read More »

At Alpine Cardiology we are committed to keeping you healthy and heart smart and our posts have been focused on doing just that. One area we haven’t touched on is the vital role family caregivers provide for our patients and the resources available. Caregivers may be spouses, partners, adult children, parents or other relatives. A… Read More »

The Heart-Check mark makes it easy to spot heart-healthy foods in the grocery store or when dining out. Simply look for the name of the American Heart Association along with our familiar red heart with a white check mark on the package or menu. But not all red hearts you see are from the American… Read More »

What are the benefits of heart-healthy eating? Eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, stroke and other health threats. Aim to eat a diet that’s rich in: Fruits Vegetables Whole-grains Low-fat dairy products Skinless poultry and fish Nuts and legumes Non-tropical vegetable oils Limit: Saturated and… Read More »

  Coffee. Cup of joe. Java. No matter what you call it, millions of people worldwide wake up and fuel their day with it. And though consumers might be jittery about the recent court battle in California over cancer warnings, experts say most of the science actually indicates coffee could have health benefits. “The overall picture is… Read More »