Apples: A Delicious Natural Probiotic that Protects Gut and Heart Health
An apple a day could really keep the doctor away — by reducing your risk for heart disease, cancer, and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease, recent studies suggest. What’s more, this delightfully crunchy fruit also supports gut health, with a new report describing apples as “the best probiotics,” with a more diverse range of “good” bacteria […]
Curried Chicken Salad with Apple Rounds
Ready in just 20 minutes, these crunchy apple sandwiches are a gluten-free, low-fat twist on the classic curried chicken salad. Apples have several benefits for heart health. They’re high in fiber, which helps reduce cholesterol, and contain flavonoids: inflammation-fighting compounds that have been linked to lower risk for heart disease and cancer. Studies also suggest […]
The Amazing Heart Health Benefits of Cutting 300 Calories a Day
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Kale, Black Bean and Avocado Burrito Bowl
Ready in just minutes, this easy, gluten-free, vegan recipe abounds in heart-healthy nutrients. Often called “the queen of vegetables,” kale is low in calories but packed with vitamins and disease-fighting antioxidants. Research suggests that eating it regularly may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Beans are also nutrient dense and help the body maintain healthy […]
Are You Getting the Best Cholesterol Test to Predict Heart Attack Risk?
For decades, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) — the notorious “bad” cholesterol — has been vilified as public enemy number one by the medical profession. Yet none of the hundreds of cholesterol studies performed to date has ever shown that LDL-C causes heart attacks. This unscientific belief has become so ingrained in medical thinking that it’s […]
Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce
Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, colorful recipe is packed with heart-healthy antioxidants and fiber, plus delicious flavor that is sure to delight your family and friends at a summer barbeque. If desired, also grill ears of corn separately as a side dish to serve with the veggie skewers. For a quicker version, use […]
The Hidden Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Most Doctors Overlook
J.P. Moore thought he was in perfect health until he suffered a “widow-maker” heart attack on July 4, 2014, while riding his mountain bike. The then-42-year-old auto dealer from Richland, Wash., was rushed to the hospital, where tests showed that one of his coronary arteries was 98% blocked and several others were partially blocked. Treatment […]
The Surprising Stroke Risk that Affects 50% of Americans Over Age 30
Nikki Carney is so dedicated to fitness that she gets up at 4 a.m. every day and runs several miles before heading to work. The second-grade teacher from Spokane, Wash., also eats a heart-healthy diet, has never smoked and gets regular medical checkups. Her doctor has consistently praised her excellent lifestyle and has often told […]
Can Anti-inflammatory Therapies Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
You’ve probably seen headlines reporting that in 2015, researchers at Pfizer made a startling discovery that the company kept secret from the world. According to the Washington Post, which broke this story, “The company’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis therapy Enbrel, a powerful anti-inflammatory drug, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 64 percent.” The finding came […]