Lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a)] is a blood lipid disorder that affects one out of four people. Some affected people have a 25 percent higher risk...
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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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Healthy Ice Cream
It’s that time of year when there is simply no substitute for a cold, creamy, and velvety-rich dish of ice cream. Unfortunately, ice cream is...
Eye-Opening Do’s and Don’ts for Eye Health
Multiple studies have shown that people are more scared of losing their vision than they are of losing their hearing, memory, or a limb, or...
How a Pedometer Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals
Pedometers are simple electronic devices that detect vertical movement at the hip and estimate the distance walked.
The Best Diet for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a condition that most people find unsightly. A diet for varicose veins can help to relieve some of the symptoms and pain…
How to Start Exercising
Exercising is one of the best things you can do for your health. It is a free and incredibly effective preventative medicine. If it was...
What are Nutrient Dense Foods?
Your life depends on nutrients. The seven major groups of nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and water. They are all essential...
Why is Physical Activity Important?
The best medicine is physical activity, and dedicated exercise is one of the best forms of preventative medicine known. It helps to prevent cardiovascular disease,...
Foods that Lower Cholesterol
Changing the foods that you ear can impact your cholesterol levels for better or worse. A diet high in red meats, empty carbohydrates, and dairy...
Big Breakthrough in Cancer Detection
Every year, more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer. But here’s an equally disturbing statistic—seven out of 10 of those deaths are from cancers that...
When the Doctor Says “Cancer”, What to Do Next
When doctors say the word “cancer,” patients feel fear. Kathy Giusti certainly felt it when she learned that she had multiple myeloma, a form of...
The Right Way to Check Your Blood Pressure
Using the wrong device to check your blood pressure at home could produce inaccurate readings that leave you over- or undertreated for hypertension. Here’s how...
