You’ve probably heard that endurance exercise is best for heart health and that strength training does little to improve heart function or protect against cardiovascular disease. However, a new study calls this into question. Can strength training lower your risk of cardiovascular disease too?
Cardiovascular disease strikes women too! In fact, it’s still the leading cause of death among older women. Yet, many women aren’t aware that they’re at higher risk of developing heart disease than breast cancer. Here are six other facts you might not know about women and heart disease.
Does resistance training lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Recent research suggests that it does, but how? Here are five possible ways that working your muscles against resistance is healthy for your heart.
A new report shows a disturbing new rise in the incidence of heart attacks in young people. Why is this happening and what can you do to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease? Find out.
What’s not to love about eating a whole, unprocessed, Mediterranean diet? It offers variety. Plus, research shows it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. But why? Here are 5 probable reasons the Mediterranean diet is the most heart-healthy on earth.
You may have heard that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lower the risk of heart disease – but how? Here are six ways eating a veggie-rich diet reduce the odds of having a heart attack or being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease.
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Wear red today to show your support for saving women’s lives and preventing heart disease and strokes.
Cardiovascular disease is often marked by clogged arteries. But not all cardiovascular disease presents in this classical manner, particularly in women. Women are more prone to have a variant form of heart disease called cardiac syndrome X and it too can lead to a heart attack. Here’s what you need to know.
Even if you exercise regularly, sitting too much is a health risk. Not convinced? Here are seven frightening ways that sitting negatively affects your health and what you can do to protect yourself if you work a desk job.
Two minerals, in particular, play a key role in heart health. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of the population isn’t getting enough. Find out what they are and how to ensure you’re getting enough in your diet.
Could having wrinkles on your face be a marker of a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Discover what a new study shows about the link between forehead facial wrinkles and heart health. You’ll also discover other facial signs that may signify future heart problems.
Aerobic exercise has substantial benefits for heart health. You may have heard that it takes at least 4 to 6 weeks to accrue the heart health benefits of exercise. However, a new study suggests that even a single aerobic exercise session may be beneficial. Here’s why.
