Eat more beans, nuts, and seeds for cardiovascular health
Trading in bagels for beans may be a heart-smart move, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2005,...
Omega-3s 101
Omega-3 fatty acids Some fats are bad for your heart, but not omega-3s. These essential fatty acids keep cholesterol levels low, decrease blood pressure,...
What is the difference between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids are members of the essential fatty acid family. Although both are necessary for good health, a proper balance is important...
Omega-3s & Heart Health
Do you know your omega-3 index? New research suggests that this numbera measurement of the bodys levels of the most heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acidsmay...
Prescription for Heart Health: Eat More Fat
Prescription for heart health: Eat more fat Photo: Jeff Padrick Foods rich in monounsaturated fats almonds avocados canola oil cashews hazelnuts macadamia...
Chocolate Is A Sweet Antioxidant
Chocolate Is A Sweet Antioxidant Great news for chocolate lovers: Its good for you! OK, it shouldnt replace the fruits and vegetables on your plate, but...
A Better Bet: Fish Or Flax?
What’s the difference between fish and flaxseed oil?...
Halting Heart Disease
Halting Heart Disease How to keep your heart healthy with diet, supplements, and relaxation Although we hear so much about cancer, heart disease is actually...
Drink Often, Not Plenty
Drink Often, Not Plenty For several decades, the medical profession has flirted with the idea that drinking can be good for heart healthand drinkers everywhere...
A Change Of Heart
A Change Of Heart It's not too late to turn back the clock on your ticker By Kathleen Christensen "I see no signs of heart trouble," said the cardiologist...
Tea Up For Your Heart
Tea Up For Your Heart Did you start drinking tea for its ability to fend off cancer? Or because it could prevent rheumatoid arthritis? Now you have one...
Equal Opportunity Research
Equal Opportunity Research The medical community has turned its focus to women's health, uncovering critical information about gender-specific disease...
Heart To Heart
Heart To Heart Why women need to be concerned about heart disease. By Linda Knittel Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 health threat to postmenopausal...
Heading Off Heart Disease
Heading Off Heart Disease By Linda Knittel Considering heart disease is the leading cause of death in American men over 35 and of all Americans over 45,...
Tell-tale Heart
Tell-tale Heart Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, yet its signs seem to evade even the most health-conscious females....
