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For years, we heard about how fat is the cause of clogged arteries and heart disease – but is sugar the real culprit? Read on and discover how sugar may be more damaging to your heart and blood vessels than fat – and why you should cut back on sugar in all its forms.
How old is your heart? You heart may be aging faster or slower than the rest of your body. Fortunately, you can get a rough idea of your heart age by answering a few questions. Plus, you have the ability to slow down how fast your heart is aging through lifestyle. Get the full story.
You know the common ways to lower your risk for heart disease, but here are five that you might not be aware of. Read on and discover lesser known ways to keep your heart healthy and at lower risk for 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.
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.
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.
Are you eating a heart-healthy diet? Heart disease is the number one cause of death, and what you put on your plate plays a role in whether you develop a heart attack. Discover five heart-healthy foods that work overtime to keep the most important muscle in your body healthy – your heart.
You probably know lots of numbers, but what about numbers that say something about your health – like your blood pressure? Blood pressure isn’t the only health number to track. Here are four others you need to know and keep track of.
