Statins Fail to Help People Reach Their Cholesterol Goals
According to a new study, statins prescribed for cholesterol are not working half the time: 50% of all people taking the heart disease drugs are left just short of reaching their cholesterol goals within
continue readingBenefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
There’s simply no overstating the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have so many powerful health benefits that impact so many aspects of our health. There are only a handful of nutrients that
continue readingHow Taking the Stairs Can Help Your Heart
A recent study has challenged previous studies which showed that short bouts of vigorous exercise, otherwise known as, sprint interval training (SIT) are effective when performed as a single session requiring
continue readingNew Guidelines for Healthy Cholesterol
Exposure to high blood cholesterol over a lifetime can increase the risk for heart attack or stroke. New scientific guidelines are showing that high cholesterol should be a concern for all ages. Last November,
continue readingNew Study Links Oral Hygiene to Heart Health
Cardiologists and periodontists, the dentists who treat gum disease, have long debated if there is a link between oral health and heart disease. It’s true that people with poor oral health have more
continue readingWhat Doctors Do for Their Heart Health
Doctors, especially cardiologists, are well aware that heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States. Recommended: Learn More About How L-arginine Plus® Can Help Your Heart Health Here are
continue readingWeightlifting and a Healthy Heart
Most people are aware that any type of cardio exercise is beneficial to the cardiovascular system. However, recent research suggests that lifting weights or doing resistance training for an hour or less
continue readingWhy Are So Many Blood Pressure Medications Being Recalled?
Note: several high blood pressure medications have been recalled by the FDA. However, DO NOT STOP taking your blood pressure medicine without contacting your doctor.* Recalls for dozens of medications
continue readingExcess Belly Fat and Heart Health
Even if a person is at a normal weight, if they have excess belly fat they are at a higher risk for developing heart disease. The belly is usually the first place that someone deposits fat. People who
continue readingWhy We Need to Pay Attention to Cholesterol Earlier
1 in 5 children and teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels. Nearly one out of every three American adults has high cholesterol. This “bad” cholesterol causes unhealthy fatty buildup and narrows the
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