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Weightlifting 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 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 readingHigh Cholesterol Foods to Avoid
More than 102 million American adults have total cholesterol levels at or above 200 mg/dl which is considered unhealthy. Approximately 35 million of these people have levels of 240 mg/dl or higher putting
continue readingL-arginine and Blood Pressure
Fighting high blood pressure seems like a never-ending battle. Without taking the right steps, it can also be dangerous. More and more folks are beginning to realize l-arginine can offer significant help
continue readingIncrease Nitric Oxide, Surprising Benefits of this Key Molecule
When it comes to our health as we age, there is one molecule worth paying a little more attention to. Nitric oxide. Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important molecules for blood vessel and therefore
continue readingTake Care of Your Heart, What Can You Do Daily?
The best way you can take care of your heart is by living a healthy lifestyle. While that may seem like it is obvious, more and more people fail to live a healthy lifestyle, and many folks aren’t
continue readingHow to Keep a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle at Your Summer Celebrations
Summer is here! To many people, summer means vacations, spending time at the pool or beach, family reunions, barbeques, boating, camping, tennis, golf, and other recreational activities. Here are some
continue readingWhat Does Nitric Oxide Mean to Your Workouts?
If you’re working out regularly, whether it primarily a cardio workout, a strength-training workout, or a combination, you’ve probably heard of nitric oxide. Joseph Priestly first identified
continue reading7 Signs You Need More Potassium in Your Diet
A national survey found that approximately 98% of Americans are not meeting the recommended potassium intake by the FDA. Potassium is a key mineral when it comes to blood pressure and heart health. While
continue readingHow Many Days of Exercise Does the Heart Need?
A recent study published in The Journal of Physiology found different amounts of weekly exercise had varied effects on middle and central arteries. As people age, their arteries begin to stiffen, which
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