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The Importance of a Heart Healthy Lifestyle By: Mary Watson Does it really make a difference to your heart? In today’s world there is a great deal of talk about eating heart healthy foods and living a lifestyle that promotes a healthy heart. Although this doesn’t tend to be problem for the older generation who understands the importance [...]

By Kim Thornton It’s time for Thanksgiving - a time when families and friends get together to enjoy a bountiful feast. Holidays can be wonderful, but they can bring added stress and excesses. So here are some tips from the folks at smart-heart-living.com to help you have a heart healthy Thanksgiving. Reduce Your Stress Hosting the Thanksgiving dinner, visiting [...]

Dried tart cherries and rosemary add flavor—and health benefits—to roast pork tenderloin. Recipe below. Talk about perfect timing. My friend Carolyn, who works in science communications, is always... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

A healthy heart is very essential for living longer. When you maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is very easy for you to avoid various health complications, including heart diseases. If you have high cholesterol or any previous episodes of heart attacks, it is very essential for you to take necessary steps to stay healthy [...]

Before cooking meat, select portions of meat, which have minimum fat. On the other hand, if you have chosen parts with meat, cut out those parts, which contain meat. Another substitute for meat is fish. Fish does contain fats, but it is low in saturated fats. In addition, fish oil is good for health. You [...]

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Pregnancy is a time of celebration, love, and unwanted but necessary weight gain. However, being pregnant doesn’t mean that your health and figure has to suffer permanent damage. You can gain weight in a healthy fashion while doing some very easy and safe heart healthy pregnancy exercise routines. One of the simplest and most effective pregnancy exercises you can do is walking. Not only is wa

You’ve probably watched an older male family member grow older, and you may once or twice wished you’d had the courage to give him some advice from your point of view. At the same time you may have thought that it would be best if you kept your mouth shut, and that you couldn’t possibly [...]

In America , 'Sudden Cardiac Arrest' (SCA) kills 325,000 people a year - or nearly 900 per day. However, it is now possible to treat this critical heart condition. A person who has collapsed suddenly in front of you, even while performing normal functions, may be a victim of 'Sudden Cardiac Arrest'. If only you knew more on what this heart condition is, you could easily have saved a precious life.

Can a healthy smile mean a healthy heart? The problems that come with cavities and gum disease may not end with painful treatments and a less than beautiful smile. There is evidence that the health of your mouth can affect the health of your heart and possibly even your ability to fight off cancer. Indeed, people with gum disease have up to twice the chance of having heart disease than those who d

The Importance of a Heart Healthy Lifestyle By: Mary Watson Does it really make a difference to your heart? In today’s world there is a great deal of talk about eating heart healthy foods and living a lifestyle that promotes a healthy heart. Although this doesn’t tend to be problem for the older generation who understands the importance [...]

Heart Healthy Salmon: Make it a Weekly Treat By Harriet Hodgson New medical studies say fish with Omega-3 fatty acids, including mackerel, herring, and salmon, have many health benefits. Mayo Clinic cites these benefits in an article, “How Eating Fish Helps Your Heart.” The benefits: brain development in children, decreasing triglycerides, lowering blood pressure, enhancing the [...]

Chicken Fajita Bowl A one dish meal that is served over rice.3 cups cooked brown rice (see below)1 tsp vegetable oil½ onion, cut in strips1 cup sliced green pepper strips1 clove garlic, minced8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in strips1 cup cooked or canned kidney beans, drained½ tsp chile powder½ tsp ground cumin½ tsp dried oregano leaves garnishes:1 cup nonfat sour cream2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro or culantroCook brown rice according to package directions, omit salt. For 3 cups of cooked rice you need 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place vegetable oil in bottom of a large non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper and garlic and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken strips, beans an

From Sherrie Le Masurier, special to JeffsHealthyLiving.com When it comes to maintaining a healthy heart it’s important to have a plan - a heart healthy diet plan that is. Following is a list of wonderful ingredients to have on hand when you’re coming up with a good heart healthy diet plan. *brown rice *whole wheat pasta *bulgur *couscous *canned beans *chick peas *lentils A heart [...]

I spoke at a lecture along with two cardiologists on Heart Health for Women. Here are three simple, easy, and heart healthy tips pleasures that you can do at home! More: continued here

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We all know the risk factors for developing heart disease, which include being male, being older than 35, smoking cigarettes, having high blood pressure, having high levels of certain blood fats, having a family history of cardiovascular disease and having a “Type A” personality. While some of these things are out of your control, you can reduce or eliminate several risk factors by following a healthy lifestyle.If you smoke a pack of cigarettes each day, your heart attack risk is double that of someone who doesn’t smoke. In addition, if you have hypertension, eat a diet high in fats and don’t exercise, your risk of developing cardiovascular disease is five times greater than normal. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if you want to cut your heart disease risk,

Heart Healthy Cooking TipsTaking care of the old ticker requires exercise and a decent diet. There's simply no substitute for either. We'll leave the aerobic concerns to more informed minds and stick to the stuff that goes in the gut, namely the heart healthy foods everyone needs to stay fit, and the heart healthy cooking techniques that keep them that way. There's no substitute for either of those either.Low saturated fat, low cholesterol dishes are what we're after here, and hold the butter and other added fats. The unhappy fact is that certain ingredients and preparation methods can add unwanted saturated fat and cholesterol to your food. One can bake without fear, broil to the heart's content and microwave all day (just don't stand too close). Poaching is cool and steaming is even better.Seafood, chicken and vegetables are all good candidates for grilling. Lightly stir-frying or sautéing foods in cooking spray, small mounts of vegetable oil or reduced sodium broth are other

Heart disease refers to a number of diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. It is the leading cause of death in women all over the world today. It occurs when there is a structural or functional abnormality of the heart, which sometimes may result in decelerating the supply of blood to the [...]

כ" באדר תשס"זAlong with organic flax seeds, I purchased some pomegranate juice today. It has several health benefits. From wiki:In several human clinical trials, the juice of the pomegranate has been found effective in reducing several heart risk factors, including LDL oxidation, macrophage oxidative status, and foam cell formation, all of which are steps in atherosclerosis and heart disease. Tannins have been identified as the primary components responsible for the reduction of oxidative states which lead to these risk factors.[1] Pomegranate has been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure by inhibiting serum angiotension converting enzyme (ACE).[2]One pomegranate delivers 40% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement. It is also a rich source of folic acid and of antioxidants. Pomegranates are high in polyphenols. The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate are hydrolysable tannins, particularly punicalagins, which have been shown in many peer-reviewed research publicatio

Nutrients contained in vegetable are perfect heart healthy food. Find the facts here!