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A new study says sweets won't make you overweight, but you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true. Read More
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A study has discovered it's not just saturated fat and cholesterol that you have to worry about. Learn how to protect your ticker. Read More
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Minor decisions you make every day can give your health a major boost. Read More
Surprising Things That Put Your Heart at Risk
Tuesday, 02/19/2013 at 12:12 PM
Age, weight, and a family history are all known risk factors for a heart attack, but there are other, less obvious situations that can put even healthy, fit women in cardiac jeopardy. To help ... Read More
Friday, 11/09/2012 at 06:37 PM
Do you have high blood pressure? If you're otherwise healthy and in a low-risk group, you may be going undiagnosed. That's the result from a recent study on hypertension, which found that an ... Read More
The Heart Attack Symptom You May Not Be Taking Seriously
Thursday, 11/08/2012 at 06:37 PM
Would you know that you were having a heart attack if you had one? Chances are you’d overlook the symptoms as nothing, yet another study finds.While “Hollywood heart attacks”—what health ... Read More
beans and legumes
Friday, 11/02/2012 at 11:55 AM
I’m often asked about my favorite food, and my honest answer is: beans. Really! They’re just so tasty and hearty, and I love that they make me feel satisfied without feeling sluggish. Plus, I ... Read More
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Wednesday, 10/31/2012 at 06:09 PM
Despite what we’ve been told, skipping your annual checkup may not be a bad thing—in fact, it could even be good for your health.In a new review of 14 studies involving 182,880 people, Danish ... Read More
Wednesday, 05/23/2012 at 10:17 AM
It's long been thought that improving your high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or 'good' cholesterol, can help lower your risk of heart disease. However, new research suggests that may not be the ... Read More
Thursday, 02/16/2012 at 06:00 PM
By now you've probably heard of the poor man who suffered a heart attack while eating a 'Triple Bypass Burger' at Las Vegas eatery Heart Attack Grill. While the Heart Attack Grill promotes ... Read More