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Are Women the Healthier Sex?

Do women have an advantage over men when it comes to good health? When you compare the average life span of men versus women, women live, on average, five years longer than their male counterparts. Interestingly, women have a lower mortality rate at all ages and that goes all the way back to the womb where male fetuses have a higher mortality rate than female fetuses in utero. This applies to all species of animals with the exception of birds.

November 24, 2013

Can Drinking Coffee Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease?

Is coffee a heart-healthy drink or not? Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Western countries. Can drinking coffee lower your risk of getting heart disease? Find out what a new study shows about coffee drinking and heart health.

November 24, 2013

3 Health Problems That Become More Common After Menopause and How to Reduce Your Risk

Menopause is a time when your body is in transition and a time when the risk for certain health problems goes up. Here are three health problems that become significantly more common after menopause and steps you can take to prevent them.

October 13, 2013

Inflammation and Heart Disease: How Strong Is the Link?

You hear so much about cholesterol and the role it plays in heart disease but there’s growing evidence that inflammation may the underlying fire that fuels heart disease. Find out more about the role inflammation plays in heart disease and why a high cholesterol level isn’t the full story.

October 1, 2013

What We Can Learn From the French About Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

The French have a significantly lower rate of obesity compared to Western countries, despite the fact they eat a diet that’s relatively high in saturated fat. Why might this be – and what can we learn from them about maintaining a healthy body weight? Find out.

September 8, 2013

Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk for Stroke?

Can exercise reduce your risk for stroke? Lots of studies have looked at the link between exercise and heart disease. Now a new study explores the link between stroke risk and physical activity. Find out what this study shows, how much exercise is optimal and other ways to lower your risk for stroke through lifestyle changes.

August 4, 2013

Does the Diet You Eat Alter Your Genes?

We think of genes as being static. What you’re born with, you’re stuck with. That’s not a good thing if you inherited genes that put you at increased risk for heart disease, cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. On the other hand, those genes may or may not be expressed depending upon your lifestyle and diet. Can you alter the expression of your genes by simply changing what you eat?

June 9, 2013

How to the different types of fiber to your diet.

How to Add Both Kinds of Fiber to Your Diet

Many people know of “fiber” as a buzzword when talking about how to improve your diet, but few actually understand what fiber is and how it helps. The most essential fundamental to grasp when talking about fiber is that it is essentially indigestible, meaning you won’t actually absorb any nutrients from eating more fiber. It can, however help you maintain a regular digestive system and may lower your risk of heart disease.

June 2, 2013

Cooking Oils Demystified: What’s the Healthiest Cooking Oil?

When you prepare your meals at home, you have control over the oils you use. What are some of the healthiest cooking oils?

May 12, 2013

How Sugar Increases Your Risk for Heart Disease and Premature Aging

Sugar certainly does nothing good for your waistline, but it also has undesirable effects on other aspects of your health. Find out how sugar raises your risk for heart disease and premature aging and how you can reduce the impact of sugar on your health.

May 12, 2013

Red Meat and Heart Disease: Why It May Not Be the Saturated Fat

You’ve probably heard that red meat is heart unhealthy because of the saturated fat it contains. Now new research has identified another compound in red meat that could be partially to blame – carnitine and bacteria in your intestines. Find out more about this interesting discovery.

April 14, 2013

Diet and Heart Health: Minerals You Need for a Healthy Heart

Eating a healthy diet is important for heart health but it’s more than just the types of fats you eat. Micronutrients count when it comes to the health of your heart, especially the mineral composition of your diet. Find out which minerals are most important for the health of your heart and how to get more of them naturally through diet.

April 14, 2013

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