by Steve Brailsford | Dec 2, 2022 | Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Heart Health
According to a new study, HDL (“good”) cholesterol may not protect against heart disease, so is HDL cholesterol really that important to heart health? While experts have long believed that “good” HDL cholesterol can protect against heart disease, a new study suggests...
by Steve Brailsford | Dec 1, 2022 | Diet, Fitness, Heart Disease, Heart Health
Knowing what state your heart is in is important, but how do you go about assessing your risk for heart disease? Find out how to know your risk. There are various risk factors that increase your risk for heart disease, including three key ones: high blood pressure,...
by Steve Brailsford | Nov 30, 2022 | Diet, Heart Health
Flavonoids are plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, and other foods – so can flavonoid-rich foods improve heart health? Find out. According to a recent study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a diet high in flavonoids may...
by Steve Brailsford | Nov 29, 2022 | Heart Health, Stress Management
Marriage is often associated with love and happiness, but is your marriage harming your heart? According to one study, it just might be. A happy marriage can provide several benefits, but a stressful marriage may actually be killing you. According to some preliminary...
by Steve Brailsford | Nov 28, 2022 | Cardio, Fitness, Heart Health
Exercise is beneficial for your heart – especially if you increase your intensity. Find out how high-intensity exercise helps the heart. According to a recent study appearing in the European Heart Journal, higher-intensity exercise may reduce your heart disease...
by Steve Brailsford | Nov 17, 2022 | Heart Health, Lifestyle Habits
Want to maintain a healthy heart during the holidays? The following are some healthy holiday habits to help the heart this season. The leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women is heart disease, which is why it’s so important to take care of...