Let’s talk about cholesterol today. Why? Because it’s American Heart Month and “this year, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) will focus on the impact that high blood cholesterol can have on the heart.” Where Does Cholesterol...
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If you’ve ever paid attention to nutrition facts, you may have noticed that trans fat is no longer welcome. What exactly is trans fat? And why is it dangerous? More on these questions and the trans fat ban in...
You know that physical activity is good for your body. But do you know that exercise after a heart attack may add years to your life? Exercise After a Heart Attack and Life Expectancy Researchers in Sweden tracked 22,227...
“Too many U.S. adults have a heart age years older than their real age, increasing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Everybody deserves to be young – or at least not old – at heart.” – Tom Frieden “Approximately...