75 Million Americans Don’t Know They Have This Heart Attack & Stroke Risk
About 86 million Americans — more than one in three adults — have a disorder that greatly increases their risk for two potentially lethal diseases: type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer of men and women, often from heart attacks and strokes. Although this disorder, prediabetes, can easily be detected with a […]
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Chimichurri Sauce
Perfect for a Father’s Day barbeque or a summer cookout for family and friends, this easy recipe pairs colorful, heart-healthy vegetables with zesty Argentine flavors. For a tasty variation, try it with other fruits and vegetables, such as pineapple, sweet or new potatoes, eggplant, leeks, or slices of corn on the cob. Chimichurri sauce is […]
Top Ten of Women’s Heart Health
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The Habit that Helps Beat the Heart Attack Gene, Cutting Risk by 50%
About 50% of Americans carry genes that raise their risk for heart attacks and strokes, such as 9P21, often called “the heart attack gene.” However, DNA doesn’t have to be destiny: Even if you have genetic risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), you can slash it by about 50% if you’re physically fit, according to […]
Mediterranean Diet vs. Vegetarian Diet – Which is Better for Your Heart?
“Let food be thy medicine,” Hippocrates advised centuries ago. Since then, hundreds of studies have explored which diet is healthiest. In one of the latest studies, researchers compared the effects of two low-calorie diets – a Mediterranean-style eating plan and a vegetarian diet – to see which one worked best for weight loss and improving the participants’ cardiovascular risk […]
Zesty Thai Carrot and Cucumber Noodle Salad in a Mason Jar
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7 Heart-Smart Weight-Loss Tips that Really Work
Nearly 40 percent of Americans — about 100 million people — are obese, according to a new study published in Journal of the American Medical Association. That’s alarming because obesity (defined as a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or higher) greatly increases risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, several forms of cancer and many other chronic […]
Wonderful Ways Mindfulness Benefits Your Heart, Brain and Arteries
Did you know that chronic stress is a major risk for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer of Americans? A large study conducted in 52 countries around the world found that psychological factors (including stress) nearly tripled risk for a heart attack. Even newer research suggests that chronic tension is just as hazardous to […]
Lemon Chicken with Thyme
Quick and easy to prepare, this zesty dish is low in calories but rich in flavor, with no oil or butter used. For a delicious variation, substitute rosemary or oregano for the thyme. The American Heart Association recommends chicken, fish and beans as good sources of lean protein because they’re lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than […]