Reading Time: 3 minutes You probably already know that keeping your heart strong is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But maybe you wonder exactly how to maintain a healthy heart. What actions can you take daily to protect your cardiovascular system and, just as critically, make sure you aren’t doing more damage? These are questions we’ll answer below. What Does It … Read More
What is Normal Blood Pressure, and Can Mine Be Lowered?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Blood pressure is one of the main numbers to pay attention to for a healthy heart. Knowing your numbers—including what a normal blood pressure looks like—can help you know when changes need to be made. What are Normal Blood Pressure Numbers? There are two numbers used to measure your blood pressure. The top number is your systolic blood pressure, the … Read More
10 Heart-Healthy Foods to Support Your Ticker
Reading Time: 4 minutes The foods we eat each day matter for our health. And one of the most important organs you can nourish with a healthy diet is working for you every single second: your heart! To help you support your ticker this year, here are some of the top heart-healthy foods to work into your regular diet. 1. Fish for Omega-3s Oily … Read More
5 Health Numbers to Know for a Healthy Heart
Reading Time: 3 minutes Every second, your heart is pumping blood through your body to keep you alive and well. Since you usually can’t feel your heart beating as you move throughout your day, it’s easy to forget just how hard it works for you. But like with every part of our body, a healthy heart matters. Knowing the most important factors in heart … Read More
Sitting Too Much is Dangerous: 5 Ways to Move Your Body More
Reading Time: 3 minutes Did you know that sitting too much can increase your risk of almost every disease? A study from the American Cancer Society has demonstrated the dangers of sitting for too long. It suggests that women who sit for six or more hours per day increase their risk of dying early by 19 percent compared with women who sit less than … Read More
Have a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day: Fun Ways to Thrive Together
Reading Time: 3 minutes February is American Heart Month! And since we’re all about sharing the love through health, here are some passionate ways to care for your heart on the holiday most popular for sharing it, Valentine’s Day. Cook a Wholesome Meal Together Going out to eat is a popular date idea, but restaurant meals are high in fats, sugars, sodiums, and other … Read More
Is Coffee Okay? 5 Things You Should Know
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many people look forward to a fresh cup of coffee to start their day or for a “boost” during an afternoon slump. But those who are health conscious might be wondering if coffee is okay to consume regularly. Well, the answer to that isn’t black and white, but let’s look at some facts about coffee and how it affects our … Read More
Getting the Best from Vitamin E
Reading Time: 2 minutes Vitamin E is another one of the free radical scavengers. It is a great antioxidant. And, remember that free radicals are constantly being produced in your body during normal metabolic activities. I often recommend taking up to 1000 IU (international units) on a daily basis. However, you cannot just jump in and start taking that much. If you do, you could … Read More
The Truth About Drinking Soda
Reading Time: 3 minutes We love soda, but it works against us. Most people know that soda is unhealthy. It’s not breaking news. On the other hand, have you ever thought about or questioned if it is good for you? Food MythBusters did. This organization is a project that is dedicated to spreading “the real story of our food”. According to Food MythBusters, here are … Read More
How to Have a Healthy Heart
Reading Time: 2 minutes I want to share thoughts on dealing with cardio health from a position of strength, beginning with the main star of this system, the heart. Heart Function. The heart is a pumping station to insure that blood flows throughout the body. Blood carries nutrients that are passed into it from the intestinal tract in order to feed all the cells … Read More