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 »
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Craving a cup of joe? What does the research say about coffee and your health?
May 1, 2018 at 4:09 pm
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 »
What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?
March 6, 2018 at 5:18 pm
What Does Cardiac Rehab Involve? Cardiac rehab doesn’t change your past, but it can help you improve your heart’s future. It’s a medically supervised program designed to help improve your cardiovascular health if you have experienced heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty or heart surgery. Think of cardiac rehab as three equally important parts: Exercise… Read More »
How Much Do You Know About Heart Health Answers
January 26, 2018 at 4:01 pm
Question #1 Answer: D. The latest statistics suggest that nearly 900,000 Americans die from heart disease each year—that’s 36% of all deaths. Cancer claims about 550,000 lives; accidents are responsible for 108,694 deaths; and HIV/AIDS kills about 13,000 Americans annually. Question #2 Answer: E. All the foods listed above contain considerable amounts of sodium. In… Read More »
How Much Do You Know About Heart Health? Take The Quiz!
January 26, 2018 at 3:58 pm
Quiz yourself on your knowledge of heart health! 1. How many Americans die from heart disease each year? A) 20,000 B) 75,000 C) 350,000 D) 900,000 2. As salt intake increases, so does your blood pressure. Which food is high in sodium? A) Potato chips B) Cereal C) Cookies D) Cheese E) All of the… Read More »
Whole Grains, Refined Grains, and Dietary Fiber
March 25, 2017 at 2:35 pm
Despite all the current fuss over carbs and gluten, breads, cereals and pastas are comfort foods. And you can find a better-for-you choice if you know what to look for. First, the basics. There are two types of grain products: Whole Grains contain the entire grain – the bran, germ and endosperm. (TMI, right?)… Read More »
Hate Exercise? 5 Tips That May Change Your Mind
March 25, 2017 at 2:25 pm
So how can you stop being a hater and get over exercise aversion? You don’t have to be a gym hero to get enough physical activity to improve your health. There are a lot of ways to make regular activity part of your life – which can help you have more energy, handle stress better,… Read More »