What Do Vegetarians Eat on Thanksgiving?
Turkey is the focus of meal on Thanksgiving Day, but vegetarians aren’t left out. Find out what vegetarians eat on this holiday and whether their choices are healthier.
November 20, 2011
Tag: risk of heart disease
Beyond Cholesterol: Do You Know Your Cholesterol Ratio?
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.
November 13, 2011
Resistance Training and High Blood Pressure: How Does Weight Training Affect Your Blood Pressure?
Find out how resistance training affects your blood pressure and whether it’s safe to lift heavy weights if you have high blood pressure.
October 30, 2011
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need for Health?
Sure, sleep is important, but how much do you really need? Find out what research shows about lack of sleep, too much sleep and how much is enough.
August 28, 2011
Eat This to Reduce Visceral Abdominal Fat
Now, a new study shows that adding more fiber to your diet could help to reduce unhealthy visceral abdominal fat naturally.
July 10, 2011
Take a Stand Against Sitting
We really should turn off the TV and go outside to play. If you spend most of your day sitting, you are doubling your risk of heart disease.
June 13, 2011
Why You Should Lose Weight Before Getting Pregnant
There’s another good reason to lose weight before getting pregnant. Shedding excess body fat could reduce the risk that the baby-to-be will be overweight or obese.
May 8, 2011
Does Resistance Training Improve Heart Health?
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
April 2, 2011