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01/14/2022

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01/01/2022

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on past behaviors and identify where you need to improve. One of the best ways to promote your overall well-being is to nurture your heart’s health.

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on past behaviors and identify where you need to improve. One of the best ways to promote your overall well-being is to nurture your heart’s health. Here are six key measures to ensure you’re doing right by yours in the coming year: 1. Know your ...

12/30/2021

A new study in the journal JAMA Cardiology found that there’s a big jump in heart attacks when the forecast includes cold temperatures, a strong wind, low sunlight, and low pressure in the atmosphere.

You might be enjoying the cooler air as the seasons change. But winter weather has a downside: It can raise your risk for heart problems. A new study in the journal JAMA Cardiology found that there’s a big jump in heart attacks when the forecast includes cold temperatures, a strong wind, low sunli...

12/28/2021

Seven Simple Science-Backed Steps to Clobber Risk

A new study has confirmed one of the key concepts of the BaleDoneen Method: Not only does optimizing your cardiovascular wellness help you avoid heart attacks and strokes, but as an added benefit, it can also prevent type 2 diabetes. The researchers tracked nearly 6,000 people who were initially fre...

12/27/2021

To get rid of unwanted pounds, some people try fasting—not eating at all or eating less than usual for a set period of time. But a new method of may help you lose weight and boost your health in many other ways.

To get rid of unwanted pounds, some people try fasting—not eating at all or eating less than usual for a set period of time. But a new method of fasting may help you lose weight and boost your health in many other ways. It’s called intermittent fasting. It means eating little or nothing on certa...

12/25/2021

Festivities Ahead? Strategize to Keep the Healthy and Heart-Smart

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the holidays and your health. The good news: Research shows that the average American puts on just about a pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day (though heavier people add more than five pounds). The bad news: Most people never shed the ext...

12/24/2021

Holiday time is here again! So are the joys and challenges of . The big challenge is to have fun at special occasions without jeopardizing some of the practices you have worked on throughout the year.

At this time of year, with parties and food gifts it’s extremely easy to give in to temptation and overindulge. If you have been trying to make healthier eating choices (or want to start), he...

12/23/2021

When it comes to habits, it’s easy to say, “I’ll get back on track after the .” But if we’re being honest with ourselves, we know it’s not that simple.

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12/22/2021

Sometimes making lifestyle adjustments isn’t enough to reduce your cholesterol. That’s when your doctor may recommend medications.

PCSK9 inhibitors are a new class of medication that shows a lot of promise for lowering cholesterol.

12/21/2021

Blood pressure levels rose among U.S. adults after the pandemic-related shutdowns of spring 2020, according to new research that shows women and older adults had the highest increases.

The start of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020 brought with it a rise in blood pressure among men and women in the U.S., new research shows.

12/19/2021

Even if you have a family health history of , you can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes by eating healthier, being physically active, and maintaining or reaching a weight.

If you have a mother, father, sister, or brother with diabetes, you are more likely to get diabetes yourself. You are also more likely to have prediabetes. Talk to your doctor about your family health history of diabetes. Your doctor can help you take steps to prevent or delay diabetes, and reverse....