You’ve probably heard that people with diabetes are at risk for multiple health complications, including cardiovascular disease. As it turns out, cardiovascular disease is especially common among people with diabetes: The majority of people with type 2 diabetes will eventually develop it. Although most people have heard of cardiovascular disease, few understand exactly what […]
Plaque that builds up in arteries reduces blood flow and makes arteries more rigid — a condition known as atherosclerosis.
High blood pressure is quite common, but is often undiagnosed.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but there are a number of preventive measures women can take.
Tiny Fruit Tarts – gout friendly Ingredients: 1 large tart apple, such as Cortland or Granny Smith 1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 12 wonton wrappers Butter-flavor cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grate the apple, skin included. Sprinkle with Splenda and cinnamon. Drain excess moisture. Line a nonstick mini muffin pan […]
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects about one in three adults in the U.S. But, this health problem doesn’t just affect adults.
Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body. It’s constantly pumping blood. Heart disease can make it tough for your heart to do this job. Fortunately, research shows making healthy lifestyle changes—even later in life—may stop and actually reverse heart damage.
