Cardiovascular disease, a condition largely preventable with a healthy diet and exercise, is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And yet, did you know just 18% of Americans have gym memberships? If you’re part of the 82% who don’t go to the gym, a new study says you should consider joining… Continue Reading
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Think This Way to Be Healthier and Live Longer
They say you can do anything with the right attitude, but what if we told you that includes improving your cardiovascular health and increasing your longevity? That’s what a new study suggests. After studying eight years’ worth of data on about 70,000 women, Harvard researchers found that the most optimistic individuals were much… Continue Reading
You Need This Nutrient for Heart Health
February is when we think of matters of the heart – heart disease, that is. It’s American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association wants to remind us that cardiovascular disease remains the single greatest cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. “Researchers found that long-term omega-3 consumption was associated… Continue Reading
The Best Exercises for Heart Health
Women are supposed to be experts at matters of the heart, but when it comes to heart health, it seems we could all use a little more instruction. It’s hard enough for women to recognize that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of all women, so getting a heart-healthy focus in your 30s, 40s,… Continue Reading
Do I Need to Take a Fiber Supplement?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I try to eat whole grain bread and pasta but I wonder if I’m getting enough fiber in my diet. Should I take a fiber supplement? Ideally you want to get your daily fiber requirement from the foods you eat. Unfortunately, many popular foods from pizza to… Continue Reading
Legumes: Good for You & Easy to Prepare
When you think March, you think green: the arrival of spring, new grass, St. Patrick’s Day, and even green beer. But March is also National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right.” Most Americans are not eating right – that is, meeting dietary guidelines set by the USDA… Continue Reading
Physicians Likely to Use & Recommend Supplements
Nutritional supplement use is relatively common among physicians and when they recommend these products to their patients, they tend to do so for reasons related to their specialty, according to a study published in the March 3rd issue of Nutrition Journal. This study reported on the findings from the second of a series of… Continue Reading
Omega-3 Supplementation & Heart Health
This month, we feature a series of articles on heart health to observe American Heart Month, a health observance sponsored by The American Heart Association. For American Heart Month 2018, Million Hearts® is calling on younger Americans to spread prevention messages. We believe young adults have the power to engage their parents in crucial… Continue Reading