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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...... -
10 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Post on by Paula Gallagher
You may think cancer is the leading cause of death in America, but you would be mistaken. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the...... -
3 Delicious Vegan Recipes for Valentine's Day
Post on by Dr. Neal Barnard
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a vegan Valentine’s Day with these recipes for brunch and dinner, plus some sweet treats. You’ll also be helping to keep their heart healthy...... -
A New Strategy for Protecting Your Heart
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Guest blogger: David StouderVillage Green Apothecary Staff The "cholesterol theory of heart disease," or "cholesterol hypothesis," is the leading theory to explain the cause...... -
5 Delicious Sources of Calcium That Aren't Dairy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Bones and teeth aren’t the only reasons that your body needs calcium. Calcium also plays an important role in keeping your heartbeat regular. Calcium assists in muscle contraction...... -
Strategies for a Healthy Heart
Post on by Paula Gallagher
February is American Heart Month, a time when we tend to focus more on cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, in the United States, heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and...... -
Reduce Cholesterol with Plant Sterols
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Plants contain compounds that are chemically similar to cholesterol, called plant sterols, which are part of plant cell membranes. The most abundant plant sterol...... -
3 Ways to Check if Your Heart Is Healthy
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Do you know if your heart is in good condition? Problems don’t always come with clear-cut warning signs, like a startling chest clutch followed by a fall to the...... -
3 Tips for A Healthier Heart Today
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Our hearts carry so much. Everything from the biological matter we need to oxygenate our bodies, to the emotional rhythms that beat out the tempo of our lives. So... treat ‘em right!...... -
8 Powerful Ways to Promote Heart Health
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Heart health is one of the most important components of overall well-being and helps promote a long, healthy life. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women......
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