I remember my grandpa talking to his cardiologist years ago after the doctor suggested he cut back on coffee* to help his heart. Grandpa reported back a few months later: “Well, doc, I’m down to one a day.” “One cup? … Continue reading
On a cold and wintry day, nothing warms you up better than a big steaming bowl of chili. But fast-and-easy canned chili makes you pay for its convenience: It’s loaded with unhealthy saturated fat, salt and calories. On a recent … Continue reading
A new study has found that a heart attack is more likely to kill a woman than a man, perhaps because women are more likely to delay seeking treatment for myocardial infarction symptoms. Compared with men, women had a significantly … Continue reading
According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three American adults (67 million) has high blood pressure, and more than half of them (36 million) don’t have it under control. High blood pressure … Continue reading
Who says education can’t be fun? Mayo Clinic recently created a fun video that stressed the importance of heart health by encouraging people to know their blood pressure, lipids and BMI (body mass index) numbers. The video is a parody … Continue reading
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