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Cold weather is challenging! Here are six ways cold weather can negatively affect your physical and mental health and lifestyle changes that will help you avoid these pitfalls until spring arrives.
When you’re feeling angry, you might feel like launching into a vigorous workout to release some of your frustrations. However, research shows that such a strategy might not be healthy for your heart. Instead, dial the intensity down until you cool off, at least for the health of your heart. Here’s why.
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.
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.
How well do you know your heart? Here are five facts about heart disease that you’re probably not aware of and how they can impact your health.
When you get a physical, your health care provider probably checks a cholesterol level. It’s good to know your numbers, but don’t focus so much on your cholesterol count that you ignore these other numbers that may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.
How “heart savvy” are you? Read on and discover 6 common myths about women and heart disease that too many people still believe. It could save your life or the life of someone you care about.
Most people focus on their cholesterol as a marker for their risk for heart disease but it’s not the only one. There’s growing evidence that inflammation plays a role in heart disease and you can measure that through a blood test. Find out more about the role inflammation plays in heart disease, how to measure it and how to reduce inflammation.
Some people cling to a low-fat diet in hopes of lowering their risk for heart disease. That’s not necessarily a good move for overall health. A recent study looked at low-fat diets and their effect on heart health and came to some surprising conclusions. Find out what they are.
The month of February is dedicated to raising heart disease awareness. The number one killer of Americans each year is heart disease. Death by heart attack his highly preventable but most people do not know that they are at risk. One very small and simple step that every person can take is to know their numbers.
Wanna stop a craving? Reach for a square of chocolate. Research suggests that dark chocolate may curb cravings for fats and sugary foods while offering other health benefits. Find out more about this guilt-free indulgence and how to get its benefits.
Your blood pressure measurement indicates the pressure that your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it flows from your heart to the rest of your body. When this pressure is higher than average, it puts you at an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, there are things you can
