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Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Delayed or Prevented

If you have pre-diabetes, take heart: You can prevent or delay the progression to diabetes by losing weight, adjusting your diet, and increasing ...... More

Fish Oil Supplements Help Fight Heart Disease

Strong evidence shows that fish oil, specifically the omega-3 fatty acids in the oil, helps lower triglycerides, slows the buildup of atherosclerosis (h ...... More

Waist Size Relates to Heart Health

Having an “apple” shape body (more fat around your middle) puts you at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes than if you have a “pear” shap ...... More

Watch Your Liquid Calories

To lose weight, you must take in fewer calories than your body uses. Most people focus on their food intake, but what you drink could pack a large calor ...... More

Not All Margarines Are Created Equal

With so many margarine products available, it’s hard to know what to choose for your heart health. Choose margarine over butter because butter is loa ...... More

Learn to Spot Lean Meats

Getting heart healthy doesn't mean you can't eat meat. Just choose leaner cuts of beef, such as round and sirloin cuts that do not have a marbled appear ...... More

Learn the Food Label Lingo

The wording on food labels can be confusing if you don’t know what it means…and helpful if you do! Foods labeled “free” have the least amount of ...... More

Make Your Daily Routines More Physical

How can you find 20 or 30 minutes to exercise when your day is already too busy? Put more activity into the routines you already have in place. F ...... More

Watermelon Has Heart-Health Benefits

This quenching summer fruit is rich in lycopene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart attack. What's more, while watermelon is more than 90 ...... More

Experiment with Quinoa

Considered a complete protein because it provides all nine essential amino acids, quinoa is a heart healthy side dish. Serve this widely available grain ...... More

Learn CPR to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe

Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately after someone has had a heart attack can double the chances of survival. Considering that the ...... More

Re-Train Your Taste Buds

Think you'll never be able to trade your whole milk for skim? Take heart. A study published in Appetite found that women who ate fewer high-fat f ...... More

Don't Ignore Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are more than an annoying side effect of menopause. They may also indicate that you’re at higher risk for heart disease. A study at Weill ...... More

Get Screened for Osteoporosis

A study of 209 people at the Ministrelli Women's Heart Center and the William Beaumont Hospital (both in Michigan), found that osteoporosis is a strong ...... More

Caffeine Can Boost Your Workout

Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages prior to exercising and you may be able to work out harder. Several studies, including a recent one at the U ...... More

Rethink Your Pizza Order

Make your pizza healthier by ordering it with extra heart healthy veggies like mushrooms, peppers and olives; hold the pepperoni and sausage; half the c ...... More

Eat Brazil Nuts for a Healthier Heart

One serving of Brazil nuts offers a whopping 780 percent of your daily selenium needs. The mineral was found to reduce the risk of peripheral artery dis ...... More

Avoid Taking Steroid Medications if Possible

Steroids, commonly used to treat asthma and multiple sclerosis, alter the potassium balance in your heart muscle cells, which can increase your risk of ...... More

Eat With Your Stomach, Not With Your Eyes

It’s true: Our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. Swedish researchers found that when 18 obese subjects were blindfolded, they ate 24 percent less tha ...... More

Choose Grass-Fed Beef

Grass-fed beef is the heart healthier choice when compared with traditional grain-fed cattle. It is lower in saturated fat and higher in heart healthy o ...... More

Use Cheese as a Condiment

Most heart-healthy diets recommend limiting your intake of full fat cheese, like cheddar, Swiss and blue, but that doesn’t mean you have to cut it out ...... More

Arthritis of the Knees May Mask Heart Disease Risk

If you have arthritis in your knees, it’s important to be pay attention to the pattern of your pain. That’s because the pain from blockages in the b ...... More

Pay Attention to Your Period

If you have or had irregular periods, you may be at greater risk for heart disease. That’s because women with abnormal periods, including women who ha ...... More

Watch for Sugar in All Its Forms

Beet sugar or barely malt may sound healthier than plain old sugar and high fructose corn syrup, but sugar is still sugar, no matter what it’s called ...... More

Practice Interval Training

To lose more weight and train your heart, practice interval training. Start by walking for two minutes, then jogging for one minute, or set the treadmil ...... More

Overweight? Take Extra Care of Your Gums

Those who are obese are at 29 percent higher risk for developing periodontal disease, researchers found in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study. Thi ...... More

Napping Patterns May Indicate Heart Risk

A recent study at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute looked at 8,000 women, age 69 and older. The study found that those who took ...... More

Consider a Vitamin B Complex Supplement

Low levels of vitamin B-6, B-12, and folic acid may lead to high homocysteine levels. Doctors aren’t clear on the connection between high homocysteine ...... More

Hawthorn Supplements May be Good for Your Heart

Hawthorn berries are an ancient treatment for heart disease -- people have reportedly been using them since the first century. This powerful antioxidant ...... More

Have Soup or Salad for an Appetizer to Eat Less

High volume foods are known to fill you up faster, so soups and salads make for ideal starters. Just be sure to choose healthy versions like broth-based ...... More

Eat More Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that's known to regulate blood sugar and help keep blood pressure levels normal, so it pays to get a daily dose. Magnesium-packed ...... More

A Late Bedtime May Be Bad for Your Heart

While experts have long known that lack of sleep can increase risk of heart disease, they're now theorizing that a late bedtime can do the same. A Japan ...... More

Energy Drinks Aren't for Everyone

If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, you should stay away from energy drinks that contain caffeine or sugar, found researchers at the Henry ...... More

Regular Exercise Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Most of us choose exercise for the health benefits. But a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that there exercise offers m ...... More

Onions Are Bad for Your Breath but Good for Your Heart

Raw onions, along with romaine lettuce and tomatoes, are an excellent source of chromium. This mineral helps improve HDL (good) cholesterol levels and r ...... More

Too Much News Can Be Bad for Your Heart

Of course you want to be up to date on current events, but obsessively watching news about the stock market and unemployment numbers can result in a gre ...... More

Drink a Glass of Water Before Eating

Drink a tall glass of water before every meal to feel full faster, says Dr. Louis Arrone, weight-loss expert and author of The Skinny on Losing Weigh ...... More

Watch What You Eat After Exercising

Working out isn't a free pass to eat what you want, found a study reported in PLoSONE, a Public Library of Science online journal. Researchers fo ...... More

Gratitude is Good for Your Health

Pausing to acknowledge the good things in your life not only makes you happier; it may also improve your health. Studies have shown that people who regu ...... More

Ask Your Doctor About Medication Side Effects

Doctors initiate 93 percent of discussions about taking cholesterol and blood pressure drugs, but may be reluctant to discuss the downsides of these tre ...... More

To Keep Boredom at Bay, Rent or Borrow Exercise DVDs

Working out to an exercise DVD at home offers the ultimate in convenience, but it can get boring to follow the same routine week after week. Plus, after ...... More

Strength Training Leads to Weight Loss

According to a University of Memphis study, squats and other large muscle strength-building exercises like lunges, rowing, and overhead presses are as u ...... More

Learn to Recognize Feelings of Hunger and Fullness

A University of California, Davis study found that women who were counseled not only on nutrition basics but also to recognize when they were hungry, to ...... More

No Time for the Gym? Try Wii Fit

Video games aren't just for kids: Wii Fit (a "game" for the Wii) offers yoga, strength training, balance, and aerobic training that can help you ease in ...... More

Vinegar Can Help You Feel Full, Faster

A study reported in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that subjects who dipped white bread in vinegar reported they were less hung ...... More

Eat Blue Corn Chips Instead of White

If you're going to indulge in nacho chips, reach for baked blue chips over fried white corn ones. Researchers in Mexico found that these chips have 20 p ...... More

Daily Weigh-Ins Help Prevent Weight Gain

If you have recently lost weight and are looking to keep it off, don't avoid the scale. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine ...... More

Focus on Motivators That Make Exercise Easier

Women who exercise to improve their health, reduce stress, or spend time with friends are more motivated to exercise than women who focus solely on weig ...... More

Eat Complex Carbs Before a Workout to Burn More Fat

Women who ate a healthy breakfast of muesli, apple, yogurt, canned peaches, and apple juice burned more fat during a 60-minute run than women who ate wh ...... More

Enjoy Sorbet for Dessert

Craving the cold, creamy texture of ice cream? Order a fruit-flavored sorbet instead! This water-based frozen treat is lower in fat and calories than ic ...... More

Eat Unsalted Peanuts to Fight "Bad" Cholesterol

The next time you’re at a baseball game, treat yourself to a handful of unsalted peanuts. While high-fat content suggests you should keep portions sma ...... More

Drinking Coffee Can Reduce Diabetes Risk

Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for heart disease, and you may be surprised to learn that drinking coffee can help! Harvard researchers found tha ...... More

Exercise Inside When Heat and Humidity Are High

Excessive perspiration when it’s hot and humid out leads to dehydration, which makes your heart work harder. The danger zone is when the temperature i ...... More

Eat More Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cabbage

Cruciferous veggies, including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale are high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, and a range of vitamins, all of which c ...... More

Vitamin C May Lower Certain Heart Disease Risk Factors

People who have high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammation, may benefit from taking a Vitamin C supplement or from eating mor ...... More

A Bad Boss Can Lead to Heart Problems

While it's no surprise that a stressful job can lead to heart disease, experts are now pointing fingers at a potential cause: an unsupportive or critica ...... More

A Premature Birth May Be Linked to Heart Health

If you gave birth prematurely or your baby had a low birth weight, you may be at greater risk for heart disease, found two recent studies in Denmark and ...... More

Don't Go to a Party Hungry

Have a healthy snack at home, like an apple and some nuts, before heading out to a party. This way you’re less likely to overindulge on bad-for-your-h ...... More

Know the Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

Many women don't seek prompt treatment for a heart attack because the signs are different in women than the "classic" crushing chest pain in men. A woma ...... More

Learn to Eyeball Portion Sizes

Sure it's easy to keep practice portion control when you're at home, but when you're eating out, it gets trickier. These guidelines will help keep you f ...... More

Include Lean Protein in Every Meal

A diet that includes moderate levels of healthy lean proteins, like skinless chicken, nuts and dairy may be better for your heart than a high carbohydra ...... More

Try a Coenzyme Q10 Supplement

When Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels are low, you may be at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses. The chemical is naturally produced ...... More

Eat Cherries for Your Heart

In earlier animal studies, cherries were found to lower total cholesterol and triglycerides and to promote weight loss. Now a new study at the Universit ...... More

Spend More Time in Your Garden

A recent study at Kansas State University found that gardening is on par with walking at a moderate pace on a treadmill in terms of heart rate elevation ...... More

Experiment with a Japanese Diet

An average Japanese diet includes three ounces a day of heart healthy fish, including tuna, sardines and salmon. As a result, death from coronary heart ...... More

Eat More Tomatoes

Tomatoes, tomato juice, tomato sauce and even ketchup have been shown to reduce a woman’s risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent. The Women’s Hea ...... More

Watch a Funny Movie

Laughter really is the best medicine. A recent study at University of Maryland Medical Center found that after watching a humorous video clip, participa ...... More

Listen to Music That Makes You Happy

While previous studies show that listening to soothing music can reduce your blood pressure, a 2008 study at the University of Maryland Medical Center f ...... More

Download an iPhone Fitness App

Lucky enough to have an iPhone? Download one of the hundreds of iPhone health and fitness applications to your phone. There are apps that help you track ...... More

Put on Your Dancing Shoes

Whether you salsa, waltz or swing, you’re burning calories, revving up your heart rate and spending time with your partner, all of which can lead to a ...... More

Snack on Pumpkin Seeds

Eat a handful of pumpkin seeds plain or sprinkle them on salads or soups. They’re high in fiber, phytochemicals (good-for-you chemicals in plants), an ...... More

Vary Your Workout to Stick With It

Try yoga one day, a brisk walk the next, then go for a bike ride the following and you’re more likely to continue exercising. Researchers in a Univers ...... More

Drink Green Tea

A cup of green tea almost instantly improves the function of cells that help prevent clogged arteries. Researchers at the Athens Medical School in Greec ...... More

Sleep Is Good for Your Heart

An extra hour of sleep may reduce your risk of calcium deposits in the arteries by 33 percent, found a recent study published in the Journal of American ...... More

Vacationing Is Good for Your Heart

A recent Framingham Heart Study found that women who took at least two vacations a year were eight times less likely to die of a heart attack than women ...... More

Be Careful Not to Overeat With Friends

Women tend to eat more when they are with other people and may not even realize it, found a study at Syracuse University. While it’s tempting to order ...... More

Practice Downward Dog

Break out that exercise mat: Regular yoga and meditation have been found to lower blood pressure. Researchers in a Yale University study found that a si ...... More

Be Sure You're Breathing Fresh Air

If your city or town is heavily polluted, you may be at greater risk for heart disease. A Harvard University study of 250 metropolitan areas around the ...... More

"Healthy" Doesn't Always Mean Good for You

Just because a restaurant labels something as healthy or it's a vegetarian option, it doesn't automatically make the dish the best choice. In the book, ...... More

Remember to Check Your Triglycerides

Next time you get your cholesterol checked, ask your doctor to check your triglycerides as well. Like high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, a high amount o ...... More

Speed Up Those Leisurely Walks

It's not only how far you walk, it's also how quickly you get there. In a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, researchers ...... More

Avoid Secondhand Smoke

Sure you know enough not to light up a cigarette, but exposure to secondhand smoke endangers your heart, too. A study by the U.S. Department of H ...... More

A Low Thyroid May Be the Cause of Your High Cholesterol

Hypothyroidism, a low thyroid, is a common cause of elevated LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. The thyroid is a small gland at the base of the neck that sec ...... More

Monitor Your Blood Pressure While Taking Birth Control Pills

Taking birth control pills? Have your blood pressure checked at least twice a year. The risk of high blood pressure while on the pill goes up if you are ...... More

Make Holding the Mayo a Habit

Regular mayo has a whopping 10 grams of fat per tablespoon. On your next turkey sandwich, try a canola-based mayonnaise that has half the fat plus heart ...... More

Top Cereal or Oatmeal with Flaxseed

Flaxseed contains soluble fiber and alpha linolenic acid (ALA), both of which are thought to improve heart health. Soluble fiber, like the fiber found i ...... More

Drink More Pomegranate Juice

Sip this juice and you may help fight atherogenesis (hardening of the arteries) along with reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke. A study, condu ...... More

Learn to Eat Slowly

It takes about 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that your stomach is full, so it follows that if you eat slowly you’ll eat less. To slow i ...... More

Order Salad Dressing on the Side

A creamy salad dressing is likely to be high in saturated fat-two tablespoons of creamy Italian has a total of 18 grams of fat. That's why it's smart to ...... More

Spice Up Your Meals

Instead of relying on butter or margarine, add flavor to your food with healthy spices like basil, oregano, fresh garlic or cinnamon. These boost the ta ...... More

Decide What You Want to Eat Before Hitting the Buffet

An all-you-can eat buffet offers many temptations, but instead of indulging in them all, peruse the buffet first to see which foods are the healthiest a ...... More

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doubles Heart Disease Risk

Increased inflammation in the body associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may also be the cause of increased risk of heart disease. Though researcher ...... More

Get Serious about Your Spouse's Heart Health

When one spouse has risk factors for heart disease, the other is more likely to have them too. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology ...... More

Track Your Resting Heart Rate

Post-menopausal women with a resting heart rate of 76 beats per minute or above are much more likely to have a heart attack than those with a resting he ...... More

Pay Attention to Neck Size

A large neck may be linked with an increased risk of heart disease in both men and women, found researchers in a recent Framingham Heart Study. Those wh ...... More

Shelve the Salt Shaker

A recent study found that if Americans cut just one gram of salt from their diet every day, there would be 250,000 fewer new cases of heart disea ...... More

Catch Some Rays to Help Your Heart

Researchers suspect that a Vitamin D deficiency may be to blame for an increased risk of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, all factors that amp ...... More

Try to Find the Silver Lining

A positive outlook is good for your heart: Optimists are 30 percent less likely to die of heart disease than pessimists, found a University of Pi ...... More

Eat Like You Live in Italy

...and the Greece, too. You've probably heard about the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet and now there's even more proof it's good for your heart ...... More

Enjoy a Small Piece of Dark Chocolate

Eating a small piece of dark chocolate every day can reduce inflammation that leads to heart disease, found a study published in the Journal of Nutritio ...... More

Age 55-79? Consider a Daily Aspirin

The Food and Drug Administration recommends a low-dose aspirin (81 milligrams) a day to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Still, speak to your doctor b ...... More

Continue Exercising After a Heart Attack

Once your doctor gives you the O.K., it's important to begin exercising after a heart attack-and stick with it. Researchers in a Swiss study found that ...... More

Take Depression Seriously

Depression leads not only to weight gain, lethargy and sleep problems, it also makes suffering a heart attack more likely, found a study in the Journal ...... More

Brush and Floss Daily

Good dental hygiene not only benefits your teeth and gums, researchers say it can also protect your heart. Gum disease may lead to atherosclerosis, a th ...... More

Learn Your Family History

You may be at greater risk of heart disease if someone in your family has or had heart disease before the age of 55 for men or 65 for women. While close ...... More

If You Experienced Early Menopause, Be Extra Vigilant

Women who went through menopause at 42 or younger are twice as likely to have a stroke as women who experience it later in life, found a University of M ...... More

An Unhappy Marriage Can Put Your Heart at Risk

Women who are unhappy in their marriage are more likely to have high blood pressure and be obese, two risk factors which can increase a woman’s risk o ...... More

Keep It Calm Behind the Wheel

Getting stuck in traffic can triple your likelihood of having a heart attack for up to an hour afterwards, found researchers in Germany. Women and those ...... More

Eat More Fat – Omega 3s, That Is – for Your Health

Research suggests that eating omega-3 fatty acids lowers your chances of dying from heart disease. Fish that naturally contain more oil—salmon, trou ...... More

Sodium is in More Than Just Your Salt Shaker

When it comes to lowering your blood pressure, lowering your sodium intake is critical. Most people don’t realize that the majority of sodium we eat ...... More

Green, Leafy Vegetables Can Lower Your Heart Disease Risk

For good health don’t just eat your greens, eat your dark leafy greens. According to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, wom ...... More

Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls

Portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. A single bagel can actually contain two or even three servings. An individual bag of chips can ...... More

Start Walking to Lose Belly Fat

Studies show that one of the best ways to lose stubborn belly fat is to start walking. A review of 40 years of studies found that just 2 ½ hours of b ...... More

Eating a Hearty Breakfast Can Be Healthy

New research suggests a breakfast that includes protein, carbohydrates, and a bit of fat can lead to weight loss by lessening cravings and hunger for ...... More

Write Every Bite

Research shows that dieters who write down what they eat lose more weight than those who don’t. Try keeping a food record and you’ll see: Writing ...... More

Change Up Your Routine to Avoid Overeating Triggers

For many people, overeating becomes routine in certain situations – like watching TV or eating in a restaurant. Think about scenarios when you tend t ...... More

Choose "Good" Carbs Over "Bad"

Carbs, or carbohydrates, have taken a lot of heat lately so don’t be confused: They are important for your diet. “Good” carbs are complex ...... More

Eat More Fiber to Lower Your Heart Disease Risk

Fiber helps your body to slow down digestion, which means you also slow down the delivery of glucose (blood sugar) to the blood stream. This is a good ...... More

Lose the Diet Soda to Lose Weight

Researchers at Perdue University believe the artificial sweeteners in diet sodas may disrupt your body’s ability to “count” calories based on ta ...... More

Get a Pet to Improve Your Heart Health

Pet owners not only enjoy the benefits of companionship, but also a host of unexpected health benefits. Studies reveal that owning a pet can lower your ...... More

Eating Beans Can Protect Your Heart

People who ate legumes (peas, lentils, and beans) four times a week had a 22 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease than those who ate them only ...... More

Rediscover Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

Forget what Grandma said. When it comes to meeting that daily requirement of fruits and vegetables, fresh isn’t the only kind that counts. Today’s ...... More

Drink More Water to Weigh Less

Did you know that more than 66 percent of your body weight is nothing but water?  Water also plays a vital role in weight control—it helps you to f ...... More

Fat-Free Isn't Always the Best Choice

One way to reduce the amount of calories you eat is to limit fat. That said, some fat-free versions of the foods we love actually contain more calorie ...... More

Soothing Music Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

Try listening to classical music, such as Mozart, to lower your blood pressure. Researchers at Seattle University found that seniors who listened to ...... More

Eating Heart-Smart in a Restaurant Can Be Easy

Restaurants are often a trap for high-calorie, high-fat meals – but they don’t have to be. To keep your decision-making on track, limit yourself to ...... More

Eating Protein Helps You Feel Full Longer

Protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates or fats, so you feel full longer.  In fact, new research shows that people who include 25 percent o ...... More

A Positive Attitude Can Keep Blood Pressure Low

According to a Harvard study, a sunny outlook may help you prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). The researchers found that optimists have lower ...... More

Don't Fall Victim to Weekend Weight Gain

When you’re watching what you eat, it pays to be extra vigilant on weekends. One study revealed that weekends are when many people consume extra calo ...... More

Sometimes It's Good to Spoil Your Dinner

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University found that diners who ate an apple 15 minutes before dinner consumed fewer calories than those who skip ...... More

Drink Tea During Meals to Fight Fat

After a high-fat meal, your blood vessels constrict, making your heart work harder to pump blood. Researchers at the University of Maryland found tha ...... More

Eating Almonds Can Reduce Your Blood Lipids

We know that eating nuts can reduce your reduce your cholesterol but researchers wanted to know if there are other heart healthy benefits of eating nuts ...... More

You Don't Have to Be an Athlete to Be Heart Healthy

Even moderate activity—such as gardening, walking, housework, or dancing—for at least 30 minutes on most days can help your heart health. You also ...... More

Set a Goal for Your Pedometer

We all know that wearing a pedometer can help you to be more active. But new research shows that if you set a specific goal and track your progress step ...... More

Reach for Dairy to Burn More Calories and Fat

Researchers at Purdue University found that women burned more calories and fat when they ate 1,000 to 1,400 milligrams of calcium per day. Try for three ...... More

Eat Your Oats

In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first food-specific health claim for foods containing whole-grain sources of oat fiber and ...... More

Turn Up the Tunes!

Grab your iPod, CD player, tape deck, or radio and listen to your favorite music. New research shows that listening to one's favorite music can improve ...... More

Walk a Mile a Day to Shave Off 10 Pounds

Walking 1 mile burns about 100 calories. So, adding a 1-mile walk to your daily regiment can result in a in a 10-pound weight loss per year.

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Eat a Handful of Pistachio Nuts to Lower Your Cholesterol

According to a recent Pennsylvania State University study, adults maintaining a 1,800 calorie diet who added one serving of pistachios (1/4 cup) reduced ...... More

Discover Persimmon!

Persimmons have about as much fiber as an apple, 6 grams, about one-fourth of your daily need.  They’re also a great source of vitamin A and C.  Cho ...... More

Pace Yourself for Weight Loss

Eat slower and enjoy your meals more! Researchers found that women who eat their meals more slowly eat less food (nearly 70 calories less) and feel more ...... More

Look for "100% Whole Grain"

We’ve all heard it: A diet rich in whole grains may help reduce your risk of heart disease. In fact, many foods now come with whole grain. But beware. ...... More

Berries Can Lower Your Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

Berries are a rich source of polyphenols. Previous studies show that eating polyphenol-rich foods, such as cocoa, tea, and red wine, may be good for he ...... More

Understand the "Bad" Fats and Go Trans Fat-Free

The "fat" information out there is confusing. Experts now recommend that we stay away from trans fats because they raise bad cholesterol and lower good ...... More

Get Some "Friend" Benefits for Your Heart

Creating a heart-health support system of friends, family, co-workers, others who are “on your side” can promote a positive well-being and help to k ...... More

Eat Grapes to Protect Your Heart

You've been told to cut back on your sodium to reduce your blood pressure.  How about potassium?  Increasing the amount of potassium you consume speed ...... More

Get More Sleep to Lose Weight

Lack of sleep may be keeping weight on you! New research suggests that people who don’t get enough sleep tend to weigh more. Researchers found that to ...... More

Flush Out Sodium with Potassium-rich Bananas

You've been told to cut back on your sodium to reduce your blood pressure.  How about potassium?  Increasing the amount of potassium you consume speed ...... More

Fit In Exercise by Taking the Stairs

If you know you need to get active but aren't sure how to make time for it, you can start by taking the stairs.  Heading for the stairwell instead of t ...... More

Get Active and Make Your Kids Smile!

Being active doesn’t always have to mean going to the gym or doing conditioning exercise. You can get the same benefits by playing actively with your ...... More

Say "Ohm!"

Did you ever wonder what really goes on when people meditate? Thai researchers have studied the effects of meditation and found that after meditation, ...... More

Hands Off the Soda, Especially Diet Soda

Drinking soda in general isn’t the best thing for your health, but neither is drinking diet soda. According to some sources, drinking diet soda is eve ...... More

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