Nutrition & Exercise
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11/04/08
Nutrition & Exercise
From the American Heart Association
Certain diets can increase or decrease risk of heart attack. A "Western" diet is likely to increase risk of heart attack while a "Prudent" diet, one that is high in fruits and vegetables, will likely reduce risk of heart attack. Read more about this dietary research.
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08/04/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Eliz Greene
News stories suggest eating bacon, hamburgers, and doughnuts may be more heart-healthy than eating tilapia. Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene clears up the confusion about America's most popular fish.
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07/08/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Corie Richter
Green tea is gaining popularity as a beverage. New research has also revealed it may hold some heart-health benefits. Read more.
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05/30/08
Nutrition & Exercise
Physical activity is one great deterrent of heart disease. It is so powerful in fact that children who do not participate in regular physical activity run a greater risk of heart disease that can manifest itself as early as their teenage years.
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04/30/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Corie Ricther
A new type of chocolate has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure without causing weight gain. The dark chocolate and plant sterols of the Mars chocolate bar CocoaVia make it a guilt-free guilty pleasure.
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04/28/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Eliz Greene
Spring allergies and colds can make you feel miserable, but are you too sick to exercise? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some simple guidelines about when you should skip a day of exercise in favor of rest.
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03/31/08
Nutrition & Exercise
Fast food can significantly increase waistlines, and researchers have determined it can also greatly increase risk of heart disease and diabetes. Read what foods are most damaging and how to minimize risks associated with metabolic syndrome.
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03/07/08
Nutrition & Exercise
A lack of vitamin D can contribute to developing heart disease. Read more about the recent research that identifies the risks and offers solutions.
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03/04/08
Nutrition & Exercise
Even though following healthy dietary guidelines can successfully control high blood pressure or hypertension, few people living with the condition adhere to those guidelines.
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02/29/08
Nutrition & Exercise
By Eliz Greene
Choosing heart healthy foods at the grocery store is the first step to eating well, but how do you know what to choose? Heart attack-survivor Eliz Greene offers some tips for wise selections.
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