The New Year – everyone’s favorite time to start anew and change their old, unhealthy habits, and judging by the amount of cholesterol that everyone has taken in during the holidays, it’s also the time to start making heart-healthy decisions. If you think it’s also about time for you to shift to a healthier lifestyle… Read More…
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Aerobic Exercises for Heart Health
Exercises can be categorized into two basic types: aerobic and strength training. Aerobic exercise is recognized and practiced in many parts of the world because it offers a huge range of exercise steps designed to suit different people. Physiotherapists recommend the use of aerobic exercise in patients who are suffering from heart problems, arthritis and… Read More…
Tips for Heart Healthy Holiday Party Eating
There’s no denying that in holiday parties and reunions, we load our plates with all the calorific, sugary, and high-cholesterol foods served at the dinner table or buffet. We forget that aside from wasting our diets and the healthy-eating efforts that we’ve tried to established the rest of the year, these holiday binging can be… Read More…
Healthy Diet Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Since heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, it is important to be aware of the risk factors and stay heart-healthy. While some risk factors can be controlled such as obesity and hypertension, others such as age, race, genetics, and gender can’t be controlled. By… Read More…
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Increase Risk for Heart Disease in Obese by Half
It has become common knowledge, particularly for the health conscious, that high blood pressure, levels of cholesterol and sugar heighten one’s risk for heart disease and stroke. However, for those who have any of these problems on top of being overweight or obese, the risks are higher. Specifically, having these high levels are responsible for… Read More…
Knowing the Benefits and Health Risks of Beer and Wine
Several medical studies over the past years have shown that alcohol has proven health benefits. But alcohol should be taken in moderation, about one or two drinks a day or three to four days a week. “There’s no question that people who drink moderately have lower rates of heart attacks, lower rates of diabetes, and… Read More…