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Artificial Sweeteners Are Leading to Weight Gain
Artificial sweeteners are a popular substitute for sugar in coffee, sodas, baking, and more. An observational study found that artificial sweeteners are leading to weight gain instead of weight loss–contrary
continue readingAHA Begins a New Precision Medicine Platform with Amazon
Amazon is no small player in the world of commerce. Not many people know, that it’s also branching out and looking into research and medicine. As it grows, the AHA begins a new precision medicine
continue reading7 Foods Especially Healthy for Women
Women suffer from heart attacks and heart disease just as often as men do. They also suffer from obesity and diabetes. Knowing what to eat can prolong your life and reduce the risk of ailments. We’re
continue reading5 Easy 30 Minute Exercises
Exercise is the key to a healthy heart. Regular exercise helps to keep cholesterol, blood pressure, and mental health at healthy levels. There are plenty of exercise options to do. Here are 5 easy 30 minute
continue readingAdded Sugar Raises Cholesterol Levels
There’s a lot of concern and hype about eating the right cholesterols from eggs and fish, instead of bad cholesterols to be healthier. While choosing the right cholesterols is important, added sugar
continue readingMore Evidence that Chocolate Can Benefit Heart Health
Chocolate is one of America’s favorite treats. In fact, we buy about $22 billion worth of chocolate every year as a country. Good news for us, Harvard researchers found more evidence that chocolate
continue readingShingles Virus Increases the Risk of Heart Problems
About a third of people in the U.S. will get shingles in their lifetime. Over the age of 60, your chances increase and the effects of it can be much worse. A new study done in South Korea shows that the
continue readingMen Need to Take Care of Their Mental Health
As we close National Men’s Health Month, the discussion of mental health needs to happen. Men need to take care of their mental health, especially in the United States where 80% of suicide victims
continue readingCoconut Oil is Not Heart Healthy
A few years ago, studies began flooding in saying that coconut oil was a healthy alternative for butter and olive oil, starting a coconut oil craze. Not everyone gave into it, but coconut oil cooking sprays
continue readingLowering Saturated Fat Intake Can Work As Well As Statins
Heart health is not one of America’s strong points. Unfortunately, about 25% of deaths each year are because of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The American Heart Association has done a new review
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