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This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the buildup of plaque within the heart’s arteries, which causes a decrease in blood flow. When a coronary artery becomes fully blocked and blood flow has stopped, a heart attack results. As you may know, heart attacks may permanently damage the heart muscle. Risk factors for CHD include: high LDL …

World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Cardio vs. Resistance Training: Which is Healthier?

Knee Issues? Here Are 3 Cardio Alternatives to Running

When most people think of cardio they think of high-impact exercises like running. For people with knee issues, that kind of high-impact exercise can be very

Ask Healthy Living: Should I Do Cardio Or Weights First?

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Is resistance training better than cardio exercise? And can it make your heart healthier?

Although resistance training is good, if you restrict yourself to only that form of exercise, are you missing the boat on protecting your heart?

Fasting or Nonfasting Lipid Measurements?

Citation<br>The following are key points to remember about when and whether to take fasting or nonfasting lipid measurements<br>Measurement of lipids has traditionally been recommended to be when the patient is fasting. With current guidelines, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol values may not be needed for some clinical scenarios. For several risk estimators, LDL is not included, but rather total cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol,…

7 Ways to Get your Cardio Exercise Fix (Get Healthy with your Fit Friends)

Who are your fitness friends? Who challenges you to get off your butt and into some running shoes? Who texts you if you’re not at spinning to find out where you are<br>My fitness friends are Lisa, Kelly and Anitra. We have bonded over miles and miles of pretend road, and hours and hours of conversation in our spinning room at the gym. We have burned thousands of calories together – enough to sweat off some of the wine and treats we’ve consumed…

Cardio machines: Which one is right for you?

Stationary Bike: This machine causes the least impact on your joints, making it a great option for people with knee pain or injuries. Burn more calories at a standing climb with high resistance, just like you’re in a spinning class, rather than pedaling away in seated position like you’re taking a leisurely ride home from work<br>Treadmill: Since you’re able to adjust the speed and incline, treadmills come in handy when you want to maintain a certain pace or run intervals (perfect for…

Cardio and Diabetes Healthy Living Tips: Save On Diabetes Products and Learn More About Managing...

Good news: You can help improve your diet and increase diabetes control if you write down what you eat. Read on for more info.

3 Steps to Take for Optimal Heart Health

Protect your heart for the long haul when you take these steps to safeguard and maintain your health with Cardiovascular Institute of the South.

Cardiology Groups Release Updated Congenital Heart Disease Guidelines

Experts call on healthcare providers to take a holistic, personalized approach to treating congenital heart disease patients.

Healthy Oils: Which is Best?

If you're interested in trying new healthy oils, but aren't sure which ones you should use, here are several olive oil substitutions and their best uses.

Vitamin Supplements: Healthy or Hoax?

The American Heart Association answers the question, can vitamin supplements really make you healthier? Some can be beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is eating a balanced diet.

5 tips to a healthier heart

The leading cause of death for both women and men is heart disease, claiming approximately 600,000 lives each year. This equates to one in every four deaths. What’s more, someone