For long-term breast cancer survivors, nut consumption is associated with improved disease-free survival, according to a study published ... Read More
Heart Health
12 Processed Foods you Should Avoid
Americans' increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods is putting their health at risk, researchers warn. Ultra-processed foods are ... Read More
Gratitude is Good Medicine! How Being Grateful Can Heal
When most people think about Thanksgiving, they focus on food, family, football-watching and just that one day. But putting the “thanks” ... Read More
7 Easy Ways To Keep Your Cholesterol In Check
Yes, you know that exercise and eating healthy will help lower your cholesterol. But, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of what else helps you ... Read More
How to get an Accurate Blood Pressure Reading at Home
If you are over 50 and you have high blood pressure, which affects Blacks at a higher rate than other ethnic groups, or a health condition ... Read More
So, You Need Heart Bypass Surgery? How to Prepare Before the Procedure
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), commonly referred to as bypass surgery, is common. Coronary bypass surgery involves reopening an ... Read More
This Vegetable Could Help Prevent A Heart Attack
When people think of rebooting their diet and including more vegetables, their mind probably goes straight to the leafy greens like kale, ... Read More
Could Your Heart be the Cause of Your Restless Nights?
A poorly functioning heart and a lack of sleep often go hand in hand. Heart failure, in particular, can significantly affect how well you ... Read More
Vaping Raises Blood Clotting Risks, Harms Small Arteries
Can you get a blood clot from vaping? According to new research, you can. Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes raise a user's risk of blood clots, ... Read More
What Helps Your Heart More, Losing Fat or Gaining Muscle?
Shedding excess weight does much more for the long-term heart health of young people than building muscle, new research suggests. It's not ... Read More
Recent Pot Use Tied to Rise in Heart Attack Risk for Young Adults
Can weed cause a heart attack? A new study reports marijuana has been linked to a doubling in the risk of a heart attack in younger adults, ... Read More
5 Foods That are Clogging Your Arteries
Do you have a history of high cholesterol or diabetes in your family? If so then it’s time to make some changes to your diet. There are many ... Read More