All Entries For heart disease
Study Reveals Tips to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick
A new American Heart Association study proves that key parts of the SparkPeople program can boost your chances maintaining healthy lifestyle habits for the long haul.
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Are You Consuming Too Much Sugar?
Sugar can be naturally occurring or added. Do you know which type is most prevalent in your diet?
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Hands-Only CPR: Saving a Life Becomes Easier
The American Heart Association is promoting a new 'hands only' way of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that may help save many lives.
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Broken Hearts Can Be Mended
Stress can lead to many health issues, but doctors are now on the lookout for a condition known as broken heart syndrome which can mimic the symptoms of a classic heart attack.
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Are You Spending Too Much for Omega-3's?
Omega-3's are essential to your diet, but are all the costly supplements necessary--or helpful?
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Which Strategy to Reduce Salt Would Work for You?
We know we need to lower our salt intake but the question is always how to accomplish our goal.
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Go Red for Women on Friday, February 5th
This Friday marks the 7th annual American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day, are you planning to participate by wearing red that day?
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The VITAL Study is Coming!
Ever think about being involved in a nutrition research study? An upcoming study may provide you with the opportunity.
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Is Moderate Drinking Really Good for Your Health?
Numerous studies have suggested that alcohol can be part of a healthy diet. But not all researchers are convinced that alcohol--even in moderation--is good for you.
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Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome?
Cardiovascular disease is a common chronic disease in our society today. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of this disease. Are you at risk?
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Another Reason to Drink Water: Prevent a Heart Attack
We all know that water is good for you and helps with weight loss. But did you know that drinking water might also help reduce your risk of a heart attack?
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Celebrate National Wear Red Day
Learn more about how you can help lessen the risk of heart disease amongst women by celebrating in the National Wear Red Day campaign this Friday, February 6th.
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Are You Willing to Take the Pledge to Be Healthy Today?
New health research is painting a very frightening scenario for our health if we do not change the path we are on, especially our children. Will you take this pledge today?
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5 Winter Weather Risks to Avoid
With many parts of the country experiencing harsh winter weather conditions so early in the season, take time to read how to protect yourself from the elements.
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