It’s that time of year folks. Technically you should always take care of your heart, but during this month try to make sure that you pay a little closer attention to it. Make sure you don’t eat too much cholesterol and try to get some cardiovascular exercise in like...
We all know that chronic stress can take a toll on our heart. Many doctors will tell you to try and reduce your stress or control it by relaxing, and using other forms of therapy. What many of you don’t know is that laughter is often the best medicine. This...
Your heart is a very important organ in your body. Keeping it healthy should be your top priority. You can start by exercising regularly and eating healthy. Your heart is a muscle and needs strength to function! This is why exercising is vital. For more information on...
Your heart is very important and you should be taking all the proper steps to take care of it. Exercises such as, brisk walking, running, swimming, cycling, interval or circuit training are ideal. These exercising techniques will not only help your heart, but will...
A lack of sleep can change your metabolism, this makes you prone to weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease. Sleeping can even jump start your stress hormones and make you depressed, yet another risk of heart disease. The first step is keeping your room cool and...
A regular aerobic exercise is one of the most important ways to keep your heart healthy. Another simple way to keep up exercise is to move more. Walking a few blocks to check the mail, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or walking to a co-worker’s office...
The key to a heart healthy diet is eating the right foods during the day. It is important to start the day off with a breakfast that consists of lean protein and fiber, maybe an omelet infused with diced vegetables. Snacking throughout the day will keep you...
Your heart is a muscle, it will get stronger if you exercise regularly. Regular exercise will help you burn calories, lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol and boost good cholesterol. You can start exercising with simple tasks such as walking, swimming...
Your body mass index (or BMI) is an indirect measure of your body fat, a quick way to see if you are overweight. * A BMI of 18.5-24.9 is an ideal weight * A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is overweight * A BMI of 30 or more indicates obesity * A BMI of 40 or more indicates morbid...
Keeping your calorie intake at 2,000 is the recommended diet. This will help keep your heart healthy. Eating at least 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day, 3.5oz of fish a week, three 1-ounce servings of fiber enriched whole grains per day, limiting your sodium...
