African Americans and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans, but certain minority groups face a greater risk than others. Deaths from heart disease are higher in black Americans … Read more
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Depression and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. And depression is one of the most disabling diseases we face. Heart disease and depression are both … Read more
The Top 10 Excuses for Not Exercising (and Solutions!)
In spite of the well documented benefits of exercising, only 5% of adults in the U.S. exercise the prescribed 30 minutes a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Is Standing at Work Beneficial?
Americans sit for up to seven hours a day, and even physically active people may spend most of their day in a chair. Too much sitting can lead to more … Read more
Aerobic Exercise Can Improve an Aging Heart
As we age, the muscles thicken in the left ventricle of our heart, and our heart stiffens and enlarges slightly. Our arteries become less flexible, and fatty deposits called plaques … Read more
The Health Benefits of Having a Dog
There are emotional and physical benefits to having a dog. A dog is a source of pure, unconditional love. A dog can provide companionship and can connect you to the … Read more
Heart Disease in Women – A Heart Attack Survivor’s Story
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. Emily Holcraft was misdiagnosed while suffering from a heart attack. Read about her experience, … Read more
Childhood Obesity
Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age and height. Today, about one in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese; nearly triple the … Read more
The Risks of a Midlife Weight Gain
Midlife weight gain is common. In two large-scale studies of health professionals in the United States, 93,000 women were asked to recall their weight at age 18 and 25,000 men … Read more
Can a HEART HEALTHY lifestyle prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s?
It is estimated that 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 10 men, who live past the age of 55 will develop dementia in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for … Read more
