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.
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.
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.
Do you take a fish oil or omega-3 supplement to lower your risk of heart disease – and is it even beneficial. Here’s what a large meta-analysis showed about omega-3’s and heart health.
We know exercise is a heart-healthy activity, but you might wonder what impact it has on your lipid level, including triglycerides, LDL and HDL-cholesterol. Find out what research shows.
No doubt, WHAT you eat is important but what about when you eat it and how often? Some research suggests that giving our bodies a little “down time” between meals might pay off with a slimmer waistline and better health. Get the full scoop.
