Whole Grain Food Not Always Healthy
Whole grain foods may not always be healthy because the current norms for labelling them as such are inconsistent and possibly misleading, says a new Harvard study.One of the most widely used industry criteria, the ...
Moderate Workout Can Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women
Spending two and a half hours a week doing light physical activity, like brisk walking, can lower the risk of coronary heart disease by 25 per cent in women under age 50, according to new ...
The Simple Seven Checklist for a Healthy Heart
Even though there is awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, many people do not act on those messages.The American Heart Association presented seven basic measures that people can use to rate their heart ...
8 Most Essential Nutrients For A Healthy Heart
Eating the right food is one of the seven steps recommended by the American Heart Association for a healthy heart.
Staying Fit During Midlife Lowers Risk of Stroke in Later Years
People who exercise and stay fit during their midlife (45-50 years) are less likely to suffer from a stroke after the age of 65. American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes ofmoderate exercise or 75 minutes ...
Grandpa, Put That Glass Down: Moderate Drinking May Cause Heart Damage in the Elderly
A new research which appeared in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation - Cardiovascular Imaging says having two or more drinks daily may damage the heart of elderly people.
Snack on These to Burn Belly Fat!
One of the most common causes of a failed diet regime is a sudden snack attack. Now, heres a piece of good news.
Big Soda Sponsored 96 Health Groups - A Big Conflict of Interest, Study Says
Nearly 100 national health and medical groups - including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - enjoy sponsorship's by Coca-Cola Co. or Pepsi-Co, according to ...
Lack of Sleep May Double Risk Of Death From Stroke
The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, reveals that, failing to sleep for less than six hours may nearly double the risk of death in people with metabolic syndrome
Beware! Excessive Boozing May Make You Age Fast, Warn Experts
A recently published study by the American Heart Association states that drinking more than 4 drinks in a day and repeating the pattern to form a habit can have severe health consequences.