New research from global health system Cleveland Clinic that erythritol, one of the popular artificial sweeteners, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Findings were published this week in Nature Medicine. Researchers studied over 4,000 people in the U.S. and Europe and found those with higher…
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This post describes why you need strength training, the benefits of strength training, and tips to get you started. Strength training is an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. As we age, our lean muscle mass diminishes. Some of the activities we did easily start becoming just a little…
What is the DASH diet? DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or high blood pressure. The DASH Diet can help lower your blood pressure and balance your cholesterol levels, which is good for your heart health. Even if you are not worried about your blood pressure right now,…
The symptoms of heart failure develop gradually and over a period of time. And sometimes, silently, so that the person does not notice it. On average, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times in the course of an individual’s life. And during this time, it pushes millions of gallons of…
If you want a healthy heart, you must constantly work to boost your heart health. Change never happens overnight, but there are some important decisions you can make right away to put you on the path towards a healthy heart. Here are six action steps to take right away to…
When you have a health checkup, cholesterol levels are definitely on the list to ensure that your lipid profile is at target levels. High triglyceride levels put you at risk for a number of serious health issues. The lipid profile measures the fat in your blood, and there are three…
The “badam” or almond is among the most nutrient-rich nuts. It boasts of high protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. We can safely call it a super-food for everyone, including those with diabetes. Almonds are members of the stone fruit family. The almond is the seed of the almond fruit.…