5 Heart-healthy New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them
Chances are that you plan to ring in the New Year with visions of a thinner, fitter and healthier year ahead. Unfortunately, surveys show that 35% of Americans break their resolutions by the end of January. The key to success is to swap grandiose ambitions for smart, specific and achievable goals that do your heart […]
Gluten-free Apple-Cranberry Turkey Stuffing
Research suggests that an apple a day really can help keep the doctor away! Packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, apples have a wide range of health benefits. In studies, they’ve been shown to help lower cholesterol and markers of inflammation in artery walls, and may help regulate blood sugar. This delicious, gluten-free recipe will give your […]
Peak Experience: A Heart Attack Survivor’s Amazing Health Turnaround
On August 2, 2014, Rudy Lindbloom woke up at 2 AM with a burning sensation in his chest. Initially, he thought it was heartburn, but when the pain intensified, he suspected it was something more serious. The then 66-year-old from Boise, Idaho began sweating heavily and asked his wife, Linda, to take him to the […]
The Hidden Cause of Most Heart Attacks
It’s very common for people to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes soon after they’ve suffered a heart attack. While patients often chalk this double whammy up to bad luck, believing they’ve been hit with two seemingly unrelated disorders at once, there is actually a strong link between insulin resistance (IR)–the disorder that leads to […]
Get vaccinated!! Protect your arteries!
Friendly Reminder from Dr. Amy: It’s Time to Get a Flu Shot If you haven’t been vaccinated against seasonal influenza yet, it’s important to go to your local pharmacy and get your annual flu shot. Not only does that protect you against a serious illness that can lead to hospitalization or even death, but there […]
Salmon with Pepita-Lime Sauce
Considered medicinal for more than 3,000 years, pepitas–also known as pumpkin seeds–have a remarkable array of health benefits. Packed with magnesium, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, and vitamin K, these tasty treats are also rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that pepitas help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, reduce diabetes risk and have anti-inflammatory […]
The Surprising Link Between Autoimmune Diseases and Heart Attack Risk
Just about everyone has been shocked to hear about a fit, seemingly healthy person who died suddenly from a heart attack in his or her early 40s. Such tragedies are devastating for families who have lost a loved one–and scary for the person’s friends and coworkers, who wonder how someone who appeared to be in […]
Which Is Worse for Your Heart: Saturated Fat or Sugar?
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Healthy Gums Can Prevent a Heart Attack!
A habit that takes five minutes a day can add years to your life and lowers your risk for heart attack, stroke, diabetes, colds, flu and arthritis. In fact, a recent study of more than 5,600 older adults found that one of the simplest–and cheapest–keys to a long life is taking great care of your teeth with daily […]