What's Behind High Cholesterol?
High cholesterol is a risk factor for serious health problems, from heart attack to stroke.
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Cut Down on Cholesterol in Kids' Diets
Stocking your kitchen with heart-healthy foods goes a long way toward trimming the fat and cholesterol from your child’s diet.
Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up
Holidays bring joy — and often food anxiety. How to cook, how to serve, and, finally, how much? In an era when we all seem to be on a diet, do you give in and make everything Grandma did? Today’s goal is not to re-create a Norman Rockwell painting, but to make a festive meal […]
The My Plate Lowdown
One source for sound nutrition advice is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). As a reference for meal planning, the AND recommends MyPlate.govand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Both of these support the “healthy balance” approach that focuses on having nutrient-dense foods and drinks and getting regular physical activity for optimal health. The MyPlate plan is a guideline […]
Processed Food: less is more
Processed food gets a bad rap as the cause of many health problems: obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure. But what exactly is processed food, and how unhealthy is it, really? The term processed food can mean a variety of things. Any food changed from its natural state is considered processed, even if that’s as simple […]
Can Your Gut Health Affect Your Heart?
Trust your gut. Follow your heart. As it turns out, you can do both at once: The health of your cardiovascular and digestive systems appears to be linked. Why? One hundred trillion bacteria, from at least several hundred species, inhabit your gastrointestinal tract. Many of these so-called microbes are good for you. They help you […]
Too Young for Heart Problems? Think Again
Heart disease is more common with age. If you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you might believe it’s something you don’t need to worry about right now. Yet it’s never too early to start paying attention to your heart health. Young adults can develop heart problems, too. The rise in obesity and diabetes at […]
5 Questions Everyone with Heart Disease Should Answer
Learning that you have heart disease is an overwhelming experience. All of a sudden there are lots of changes to make, including the foods that you eat, the activities you do, and the medicines that you take. The goal with treatment for heart disease is to reduce your risk for serious complications, such as a […]
Time is important in Stroke
When people experience stroke-like symptoms, time is of the essence. Strokes can damage the body quickly when people do not seek immediate medical care. However, hospitals can help reduce stroke patients’ long-lasting effects by enacting a fast-acting treatment plan. In 2019, Sarah Bush Lincoln earned that designation known as the Acute Stroke-Ready certification from the […]
Why You Should Pay Attention to Inflammation
Inflammation can be a visible part of how your body fights illness or injury. If you’ve ever sprained your ankle, you already know about it. But it also can be much less obvious, and researchers are still unraveling its mysteries. Some of what they’ve learned has intriguing potential for treating heart disease and other illnesses. […]