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By Deborah Pike Olsen
You probably worry about how much fat is in your diet, but you might not think twice about salt. Big mistake: Consuming too much salt kills more people than artery-clogging trans fat, says Stephen Havas, M.D., adjunct professor of epidemiology and preventive...
By Deborah Pike Olsen
If your family tree is full of broken hearts, you may worry that there’s a space for you on the next rickety branch. After all, one to five percent...
By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D.
If you’ve been burning the midnight oil at work, you might want to forward this blog to your boss. New and emerging research published recently in the European Heart Journal found that British civil service employees who worked 11 to 12...
By Austin O’Malley
Heart disease may be the number one worldwide killer of both men and women, but that doesn’t mean it affects us in the same way. In fact, there are some key differences in how the condition manifests—and knowing what they are is one of the first steps in...
By S. Jhoanna Robledo Wade
It’s no news that smoking is the number one preventable cause of heart disease. And everyone knows quitting is crucial. You even know what to do. Thing is, it’s hard. Really hard. And it’s all too easy to give up. That’s why we asked former smokers to...
By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D.
If you think genetics have your heart-health doomed, there’s hope. New and emerging research published in the July issue of The American Heart...
By Willow Jarosh, R.D., and Stephanie Clarke, R.D.
A: The phrase “use moderation” may sound common, but that’s only because it’s so true. And coffee is no exception. The general medical consensus is, for most people, one to two cups a day is just fine. And you’re right, in new...
By Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, R.D.
New and emerging research from the Harvard School of Public Health found that the daily consumption of less than two ounces of processed meat (prepared by smoking, curing, salting or adding other chemical preservatives) can significantly...
Anyone who’s ever been remotely concerned about heart health has surely heard about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids. These essential polyunsaturated fats, which the body requires but cannot produce, have been shown to have a wide range of benefits, such as supporting healthy blood vessels...
By Beth Ehrensberger
White bread. Jelly beans. Doughnuts. They’re hardly health food, everyone knows that, but who knew they could pose a danger for your ticker? It turns out that foods with a high-glycemic index—meaning they cause your blood sugar to quickly spike—are linked...
Sure, you know that living an active life is good for your ticker. But do you really know why exercise is such a powerful heart-disease protector? Be active, and see all that you’ll reap:
You already know that living an active life is critical for a healthy heart. In fact, it lowers your heart disease risk from head to toe. The good news is that it doesn’t take much to reap the benefits of regular cardio. The American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine...
