Many people decide that one of their New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Unfortunately, it seems to take a lot longer for the weight to come off than it did to put on the extra pounds we are concerned about after the Holidays. The following 4 weight loss tips that work will help you [...]
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Losing weight is something that can lower your risk of heart disease. Here are some simple tips to help you get on the right nutritional track: 1. Add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Fruits and vegetables are tasty and low in calories. They provide much-needed fiber and fill you up so that you [...]
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Being overweight increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. If you are trying to lose weight and improve your health, diet alone won’t help you to reach this goal. To achieve permanent weight loss, you need to include exercise and strength training in the mix. Exercising regularly helps improve your health in several ways. [...]
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Most of us associate losing weight with going on a diet. We think that if we cut back on calories or limit ourselves to only a few “magic” foods we will shed unwanted pounds quickly and reach our ideal weight. The truth is that diets don’t work. If you want to achieve a healthy weight, [...]
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Experts have linked obesity and the risk of heart disease for some time. The results of a new study have been released, and the results are surprising. Being a bit chubby can help you live longer. If you happen to be slightly overweight at the age of 40, you will live an average of six-seven [...]
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If you have had a heart attack, you may be thinking that what your heart needs is rest. This may be true for the first few days, and your doctor will let you know when it’s safe for you to start being physically active again. Over time, you will want to start including more activities [...]
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If your body is shaped more like an apple than a pear, you may be at increased risk of developing heart disease. A recent study conducted on children in Australia has revealed that they are more likely to carry body fat in their stomach area than in their limbs. Researchers examined children using calipers to [...]
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If you want to lower your risk of developing heart disease, keeping your triglyceride levels down is important. When you have high triglyceride levels in your bloodstream, the risk of coronary blockage increases. Definition of Triglycerides The term “triglycerides” refers to fatty deposits that are stored in the body. When you eat carbohydrates, the body [...]
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Your diet is a factor in your risk for developing heart disease. You can lower this risk by making a few simple changes. Don’t worry; eating healthy foods doesn’t mean that the food you eat will be boring or that you need to completely sacrifice taste for your health. If you want to lower your [...]
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Being overweight or obese does increase the likelihood that you will be diagnosed with heart disease during your lifetime. The risk does diminish if you can get to a heart healthy weight, though. Following a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products and whole grains is a good place to [...]
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