Heart Disease

Walking Reduces Risk of Stroke

Yesterday was National Start Walking Day. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the day was meant to raise awareness that if you make a few simple changes, you can live a longer and healthier life. Something as simple as walking … Continue reading

National Start Walking Day is April 7

Dig out your athletic shoes and start walking this Wednesday, April 7. The American Heart Association is hosting National Start! Walking Day, an initiative to encourage our country to simply move. They say two-thirds of the U.S. population is overweight … Continue reading

3 Healthy Fats You Should be Eating

Well, not being fat. But, eating certain fats is not only good, but necessary for optimal health. You should also realize that you don’t have to totally eliminate so-called “bad” fat, such as saturated and trans fats, from your diet; … Continue reading

DASH Your Way to a Healthier Heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and the people you love don’t become a statistic. Many people are not aware … Continue reading

Lose Weight, Gain a Healthy Heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and the people you love don’t become a statistic. This month is particularly personal … Continue reading

Five Foods That Will Save Your Heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and the people you love don’t become a statistic. This month is particularly personal … Continue reading