Tag Archives: Heart disease

Eating for a Healthy Heart

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 [...]

Physical Activity & Cardiovascular Health Fact Sheet

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 [...]