HDL Cholesterol: Good or Bad?
For many years, it has been commonly believed that the higher your HDL cholesterol is, the better. HDL is even referred to as “good cholesterol” as it absorbs LDL or … Read more
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Alcohol & Heart Health
For decades, red wine has been thought of as being heart healthy but a study published in early 2022 is telling us something different. But before we jump into the … Read more
Exercise & Heart Rate
For most healthy adults, 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise, 3-5 times a week is recommended. But that leaves us wondering: What does “moderate to vigorous” actually mean? Do … Read more
10 Common Excuses for Not Exercising– AND SOME SOLUTIONS!
Only 23.2% of American adults get as much physical activity as they should, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Did you know that adults need 150 minutes … Read more
5 Ways to Support a Loved One With Heart Disease
Providing support for someone who has recently been diagnosed with heart disease cannot only help them cope with their diagnosis, but it can also help them make lifestyle choices that … Read more
6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
A doctor’s appointment can be stressful. We’ve all left the doctor and immediately remembered that we forgot to ask a specific question. Or we’ve been in the appointment and suddenly … Read more
7 TIPS TO SAFELY CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN 2020
As I write this, over 283,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID-19. Since March, many of us have been wearing masks, keeping our distance, washing our hands, and … Read more
YOUR 2020 GUIDE TO YEAR-END TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
Handling tax deductible donations at the end of the year can be confusing and daunting. And 2020 threw a few wrenches in the mix.
Bittersweet: Consuming Sugar and Heart Disease
When it comes to health, sugar has always had a bad reputation.
8 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays
Every year, approximately 647,000 people die in the United States from heart disease.
