Cholesterol - Prevention

Nuts about Nuts? Your Heart Says Thanks

What's the story behind the crunchy snack that's good for your heart?

Risks and Benefits of Eating Heart-Healthy Fish

When it comes to mercury exposure from fish, what do you need to know to make the healthiest choices?

5 Resolutions for a Healthy Heart

Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but there are many things you can do now to avoid it.

Get Heart Healthy With Digital Trainers

Heart rate monitors help you keep track of your fitness level and even offer motivating messages.

The Dangers of Being "Skinny Fat"

What is the normal weight obesity condition and what can you do about it?

Understanding Lipoprotein Tests

To determine if you are at risk for developing cardiovascular disease, your doctor may suggest that you be given a cardiac risk assessment. Among the tests used to assess your cardiac risk is a lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a), blood test.

5 Heart-Smart Fall Foods

Take advantage of the bounty of autumn with these healthy, hearty, heart-smart foods.

5 Heart-Smart Fall Activities

Here are five ways to help you enjoy the outdoors this autumn and stay heart fit.

Milk: It Does Your Heart Good

Although dairy foods have long been associated with heart disease because of their high content of saturated fat, a new study from Sweden suggests that they may actually help maintain heart health.

5 Heart-Smart Summer Foods

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the produce available at your local farmers' market or green grocer.

The Heart Benefits of Garlic

Although garlic may not ward off evil spirits, it may be instrumental in warding off a variety of health problems, including heart disease.

What You Should Know About Metabolic Syndrome

The number of people affected by metabolic syndrome is rising, and expanding waistlines may be a contributing factor.

How to Prevent a Second Heart Attack

If you've already had a heart attack, the scary reality is that you have to go above and beyond to prevent another one. Find out how.

Slow Down the Clock With Exercise

Your cardio-respiratory fitness level decreases more rapidly after age 45. Fortunately, there are ways to slow down this decline and maintain a higher fitness level throughout middle age and your senior years.

Eating to Get and Stay Heart Healthy

The statistics are daunting. Sixty-seven percent of Americans ages 20 and older are overweight or obese. So what can you do?

Cigarettes: Just One Can Be Harmful

According to a recent study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, smoking just one cigarette stiffens the arteries of young adults by a staggering 25 percent.

Higher Education May Cut Your Heart Attack Risk

Can the amount of education you have impact your risk for heart disease? According to a study in the journal Heart, the answer may be yes.

Men at Highest Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death

New information from a comparison of three major heart studies is showing a disturbing trend in men s heart health.

Can Orange Juice Make Your Heart Healthier?

The health benefits of orange juice may exceed what you thought you knew.

Kudzu Root May Reduce Risk for Metabolic Syndrome

Find out how a Japanese vine could help manage metabolic syndrome and decrease your risk of heart disease.

The Incredible Heart Benefits of Avocados

Learn about the wonders that avocados can do for your heart.

Obesity as Dangerous as a Lifetime of Smoking

Surely being overweight can't be nearly as bad for you as a smoking habit. Well, think again.

The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Grapes

Read on for the reasons why this fabulous fruit is more than just your average snack.

Can Certain Foods Really Prevent Heart Disease?

A cereal that lowers cholesterol? A tea that prevents heart disease? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Healthy Fats for Diabetics

Don t ignore safflower, olive, and fish oils if you have diabetes.

Triglycerides and Nerve Damage in Diabetics

For the first time, a simple blood test may hold the answer

How to Raise Your Good Cholesterol Naturally

Here, simple ways to improve your numbers with no medication necessary.

Cholesterol and Alzheimer's: What's the Link?

Studies are showing that even borderline high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of developing this degenerative disease.

10 Easy Ways to Eat More Lean Protein

Here, simple ways to ensure you're getting enough of the good stuff into your diet.

A Triple Threat: Lupus, Heart Disease, and Osteoporosis

Lupus affects more women than men, but it also worsens two of the most common health problems women have heart disease and osteoporosis.
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