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Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Women: Learn How to Protect Your Heart
Post on by Paula Gallagher
As women get older, our risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) increases. According to the American Heart Association, CVD is the leading cause of death among women in the...... -
Ditch the Dairy During National Ice Cream Month
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Dairy products including ice cream have been linked to early death from heart disease and cancer, among other health problems. So this July – National Ice Cream Month – ditch the disease-causing dairy, and...... -
Protect Your Heart With These 4 Tips
Post on by Paula Gallagher
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack. Of these, over 600,000 are a first heart attack and about 200,000 happen to people who have...... -
The Dangers of Industry-Influenced Dietary Guidelines
Post on by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
Cholesterol from eggs raises the risk of heart disease and early death, according to a new study in JAMA. The news shouldn’t come as a shock. Decades of research has shown the dangers of dietary cholesterol. So what made the...... -
Vegan Diet Could Cut Holiday Heart Attack Risk
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Excessive eating this Christmas – and for many that means loading up on eggnog, cheese plates, ham, roast beef, and turkey – could lead to a holiday heart attack, according to a new study. Swedish researchers found that heart attack...... -
Keep on Top of Heart Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Two days ago, musician Tom Petty died of a heart attack at the age of 66. His legacy will be his music, which spanned 40 years and included songs like American Girl and Free Falling. However, his passing should also serve as a...... -
Does Your Doctor Discuss Nutrition With You?
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Did you know that 80% of heart attacks could be prevented if we overhauled our diet and lifestyle? Studies show that people who follow a plant-based diet centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and...... -
Quiz: What Three Foods Should You Eat for a Healthy Heart?
Post on by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD
A diet rich in dark leafy green vegetables, berries, and beans earns high marks from cardiologists. It’s hard to miss the rankings for best film, best album, and the best college basketball teams if you live, breathe, or sleep in America. One set...... -
An Apple a Day Keeps Heart Attacks Away
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Rich in antioxidants, mineral, vitamins, fiber and low in fat, fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only do they taste great, a new study out of the University of Oxford and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences suggests that eating...... -
Vitamin D3 Supplementation Benefits Heart Health
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We know that vitamin D is good for our bones, teeth, and immune system, and now a new study has added heart health to the list. The study out of University of Leeds School of Medicine in the UK has shown that patients......
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