Tag Archives: healthy heart

11 Tips for Better Heart Health

Mar 11 2010

Diet, sleep, fitness, and more — how to strengthen and protect your heart right now
How do you get a healthier heart, right now?  The answer is simpler than you may think.  Start today by creating a healthier lifestyle.  That’s because even small, steady changes in your life mean a stronger, more efficient heart.
Surprisingly more than [...]

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The Benefits of Daily Physical Activity

Mar 11 2010

You’ve probably heard that exercise is important to your health, but do you know what are the true benefits of exercise?  If we don’t fully understand the benefits of something we will never stick to it, and let’s face it exercise is not a naturally fun thing for most people.  Once you see and [...]

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Eating for a Healthy Heart

Mar 11 2010

What kills Americans most? Heart disease. It’s the No.1 cause of death in this country. You can lower your chances of getting heart disease. One way is to choose foods carefully.   Many have no idea what to look for and what to avoid.  What’s best for your heart? Low carb, high fiber, low fat?  Stop [...]

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Physical Activity & Cardiovascular Health Fact Sheet

Mar 11 2010

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the No. 1 killer in America.  In 2004, about 871,000 adults in the United States died of CVD, accounting for about 36 percent of all deaths.  Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
The relative risk of coronary heart disease associated with physical inactivity ranges from 1.5 [...]

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