Cinnamon-Spiced Moroccan Chicken
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this easy, flavorful North African recipe is sure to delight your family and friends. Zesty, heart-healthy spices provide some much appreciated heat during chilly weather, while the apples lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and inflammation. Serve this savory dish with brown rice, couscous or quinoa. For a flavor […]
Heart-Healthy Holiday Gifts
If you’re shopping for friends and family, or brainstorming about ideas for a holiday gift exchange at the office, here are some great, healthy gifts that will truly make the recipient’s heart rejoice. Dark chocolate. When Hippocrates wrote, “Let food be thy medicine,” he may have been referring to dark chocolate, which has such a wide […]
Is the New Shingles Shot Also a Vaccination Against Stroke?
If you’re 50 or older, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends getting the new Shingrix vaccine against shingles, even if you’ve already been vaccinated against this disease. Shingrix is more than 90% effective for the prevention of shingles, a disease that strikes one million Americans a year, causing a blistering skin rash that can […]
Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash with Kale, Quinoa and Cranberries
This hearty, delicious recipe is sure to delight your family and friends. A gluten-free grain, quinoa is high in protein, heart-healthy fiber, disease-fighting antioxidants and a bounty of essential minerals and nutrients. A recent study suggests that quinoa supports metabolic health, while also helping to lower blood sugar and triglycerides. Nutrients in cranberries help lower […]
Are You Getting the Right Dose of Your Medication?
If you’re one of the 226 million Americans who take prescription drugs to treat heart disease or other conditions, a new genetic test called MyPGt can help your healthcare provider personalize your care, so you get the safest and most effective medications at the right dose. Soon to be available at the Heart Attack & […]
Curried Turkey Carrot Soup
This quick, easy, tasty recipe is a great way to enjoy leftover turkey. An excellent source of heart-healthy vitamins and minerals, turkey can help lower cholesterol and keep insulin levels stable, research suggests. A diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables lowers risk for stroke. For a vegetarian option, replace turkey with tofurkey or tofu […]
A Dangerous Heart Attack, Stroke and Diabetes Risk You Can Diagnose Yourself
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Savory Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Rich in nutrients and low in calories, pumpkin has a wide range of benefits for cardiovascular health. It’s high in potassium, which has beneficial effects on blood pressure, and it’s also an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reduced risk for heart disease. What’s more, the tasty orange fruit […]
4 Scary Reasons to Take Your Dental Health Seriously
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, which honors the work of a potentially lifesaving member of your heart-attack-and-stroke prevention team: your dental provider. Recent research links poor oral health to increased risk for many deadly disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading killer of Americans. Conversely, people who take excellent care […]