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By Austin O’Malley
Heart disease may be the number one worldwide killer of both men and women, but that doesn’t mean it affects us in the same way. In fact, there are some key differences in how the condition manifests—and knowing what they are is one of the first steps in...
You’ve fasted somewhere between 9 to 12 hours and had your blood drawn to check your cholesterol levels. And now the result, formally known as the lipid profile, is in. Except, it reads like a trigonometry exam, all acronyms and numbers. Here’s what you need to know:
Total cholesterol...
By Denise Maher
Heart disease and stroke are among adults’ biggest health risks, yet many aren’t able to take full advantage of all the powerful prevention strategies out there. They may know that heart problems run in the family and that their age puts them at higher risk, but...
Rich in bone-strengthening calcium and containing potassium, dairy helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels already within normal limits. Combined with a low-sodium diet and muscle-building protein, dairy products are important to a balanced diet. The USDA, in fact, recommends children get...
While many factors affect heart disease, the FDA recommends eating foods that are high in fiber and low in fat, sodium and cholesterol to reduce the risk of this disease. Make these 10 foods a regular part of your diet to keep your ticker happily ticking:
1. Almonds....
