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The Long Term Risks of TSD: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
September 1st, 2011Individuals with TSD seek medical help for the symptoms that decrease their sense of wellness in the present, but TSD’s silent effects may have an even more devastating impact on their future health. We all try to do things that are heart healthy—and for good reason. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in both men and women.
High Blood Pressure At A Glance
July 28th, 2011On average, the human heart beats about 100,000 times over the course of 24 hours, with each of these heartbeats sending 2.5 ounces of blood through the heart. That’s approximately 1,980 gallons of blood each and every day!
A Change For Life
July 28th, 2011Is your blood pressure too high? If you are like many Americans, you may not know the answer to this question—but finding out could save your life.
Hypertension may already be stealing minutes from your life. What is it, and what can you do to reverse it?
Smart and Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart: Comparing Traditional Diets
March 1st, 2011The Mediterranean Diet // With as much as 40 percent of daily caloric intake coming from fat, the Mediterranean diet challenged the widely held belief that low-fat eating would best advance heart health. The fats are unprocessed and unsaturated, vegetables and fruits are central to these eating traditions. Fish, shellfish, red meat, dairy, and poultry are used in moderation.
For the Love of Chocolate
February 1st, 2011
Yep, that’s right, chocolate: that oh-so-indulgent treat that makes women around the world swoon. But it’s not the milk chocolate candy bar or the box of chocolate-covered cherries that best support your heart.Support your heart's health with chocolate.
