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Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of premature death in Western countries. But there’s good news on that front. There are things you can do to modify your risk. Let’s look at eight factors that contribute to heart disease risk and what you can do about them.
You’ve heard people say “exercise is good medicine.” Now there’s even more proof of that. Find out what a study shows about exercise and how it compares with prescription medications for prolonging life in people with chronic diseases. You may be surprised.
You’ve heard of omega-3s, omega-6s and even omega-9s. Now there’s a new “fat” on the block – omega-7s. These fats may have benefits when it comes to your health. Find out why research is focusing on omega-7s, the benefits they may offer and where you find them.
Inflammation can damage tissues and increase the risk for health problems – and diet plays a role in systemic inflammation. What about carbohydrates? Is a high-carbohydrate diet pro-inflammatory? Get the full scoop
In the past, eggs have been maligned for their role in raising cholesterol. Now a recent study suggests that not only do eggs not raise total cholesterol, they may actually improve your lipid profile. Find out more about the impact eggs have on lipids and discover other surprising health benefits of Eggland’s Best eggs.
Exercise does good things for your heart, but can it improve your cholesterol level as well? Find out what impact exercise has on blood lipids and how hard you have to work to see results.
Exercise does good things for your heart, but can it improve your cholesterol level as well? Find out what impact exercise has on blood lipids and how hard you have to work to see results.
Abdominal fat not only looks unattractive, but it increases the risk of serious health problems. The good news? You can reduce tummy fat by adding more of two dietary components to your diet.
The cardiovascular benefits of aerobic exercise are undeniable, but there’s another type of exercise that’s not mentioned as often in the context of heart health – resistance training
