Your risk for heart disease is based on several factors, some that you cannot control and some that you can. You may be surprised to know that your lifestyle choices play a large role in your heart health. Some lifestyle choices may not seem to have anything at all to do with your heart, but… Continue reading Three Surprising Lifestyle Choices that Increase the Risk of Heart Disease
Heart disease kills about 610,000 people every year. This may not seem like much, but consider that many more people have heart disease and are living on borrowed time. There are some things that you can do to lower your risk of heart disease, but it is important that you first understand what increases your… Continue reading 3 Warning Signs That Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
Triglycerides are commonly high in many adults. Approximately 25 percent of adults in America have elevated triglycerides. This type of fat, found in the blood, can increase your risk of heart disease dramatically. To decrease your chance of heart disease, it is important to follow these tips for lowering triglycerides naturally. Dieting to Lose Weight… Continue reading The Best Options for Lowering Triglycerides
Even if you exercise regularly and abstain from smoking, your heart could still be in trouble if you aren’t eating foods that nourish and support your body. Your diet choices become increasingly important as you get older and your heart becomes more vulnerable to health complications. Fortunately, there is the ketogenic diet. Rather than obsessing… Continue reading Using the Keto Diet To Improve Your Heart Health
Your pacemaker is a lifesaving device, so it’s important to understand exactly how it works. Using customized electrical pulses, a pacemaker is able to maintain a normal heartbeat to prevent arrhythmias and keep you healthy. If you are vulnerable to abnormal heartbeats, pacemaker can help you live a more active and fulfilling life without the… Continue reading Everything You Should Know About Your Pacemaker
The term “high cholesterol” is tossed around so frequently that many people fail to realize it is a serious condition that requires timely treatment and intervention. Even fewer people realize that many cases of high cholesterol can be resolved without any medication. In fact, the majority of Americans struggle with high cholesterol due to their… Continue reading Managing Your High Cholesterol Without Medication: Is It Possible?
It may sound simple, but just going to sleep is one of the best things that you can do for your health. However, we live in a society in which a good night’s rest isn’t always easy, or even possible. The growing demands of work and family life, not to mention the allure of social… Continue reading The Real Reason Sleep Helps Your Heart
Although spring is right around the corner, the flu is not quite done spreading its misery across the state of Florida. You may be wondering if you should still get your flu vaccine this late into the flu season. Is it worth the effort? The answer is yes! The influenza virus is always a threat,… Continue reading Should You Get the Flu Vaccine?
With so many health tips and pieces of advice floating around, it can sometimes feel confusing to know exactly what you should be aiming for. You know you shouldn’t be eating Big Macs three times a day and pouring salt over everything on your plate, but do you know the exact goals that will help… Continue reading What is Considered Ideal Cardiovascular Health?
As a woman, you know the importance of taking certain steps to safeguard your health as you get older. Visit the gynecologist, suffer through a mammogram, feel for breast lumps in the shower, wear sunscreen, and the list goes on. But have you ever considered the threat posed to your health by prediabetes? Most women… Continue reading Prediabetes is a Major Yet Unexpected Threat to Women
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