Heart Health
Natural Medicine: Eat a Peach
August 21st, 2013On the list of degenerative diseases, metabolic syndrome ranks very high for its destructive capabilities. Emerging research shows how, once again, nature provides the best medicine. I give you. . .the Peach.
Show Me More »Something Fishy at The National Cancer Institute
August 14th, 2013A research article recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute drew conclusions that sparked a media frenzy, loudly proclaiming that fish oil supplementation increased prostate cancer risk. A closer look at this research incites a very different conclusion.
Show Me More »8 Great Reasons to Eat Blueberries
July 2nd, 2013We all know they are delicious, but there’s much more to this little blue dynamo than meets the tastebud.
Show Me More »11 Facts About Heart Attacks
June 20th, 2013The sudden death of Soprano’s actor James Gandolfini brings light to the harsh reality of heart attacks and how we are all at risk.
Show Me More »7 Healthy Ways to Help Lower Cholesterol
May 10th, 2013Statins are popularly prescribed for people suffering from high cholesterol. However, there is a fruit, when eaten while on statin medications, that can lead to death. Learn more about this fruit, as well as 7 healthy ways to manage your cholesterol with diet and lifestyle changes.
Show Me More »Is Your Diet Soft Drink Making You Fatter?
April 10th, 2013Reams of scientific evidence provide unsettling conclusions about how artificial sweeteners affect your health.
Show Me More »Wakeup Call: Metabolic Syndrome Is Today’s #1 Health Concern
March 8th, 2013If you are among the millions of Americans who have metabolic syndrome, make sure you understand what that means – and what you can do about it.
Show Me More »Two Steps for a Healthier Heart
February 21st, 2013Consider these nutrients, along with a healthy lifestyle, to achieve optimal heart health.
Show Me More »February: When Soup Consumption and Heart Awareness Converge
February 12th, 2013In this cold month dedicated to heart health, make sure the soup you are warming up with supports the mission of preventing heart disease.
Show Me More »Five Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure
February 4th, 2013February is Heart Health Month. Without an annual doctor visit, you may not realize the importance of getting your blood pressure checked.
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