New 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
continue readingRestless Leg Syndrome and Your Heart
Restless legs syndrome is that common, strange condition where you lie down at night and can’t help but feel like you need to move your legs. For many, no matter how hard they try to hold still, they
continue readingDefending Against Joint Pain
In the United States, 23% of all adults, or over 54 million people, have arthritis. There are also many people who suffer from joint pain due to injuries. What causes joint pain? Over time, cartilage
continue readingWhat to Do for Your Heart in Your 40s
On average, in the United States, coronary artery disease (CAD) will take a life every minute this year. Heart disease is responsible for about one out of every three deaths in the United States. When
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