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Cumin Health Benefits Include Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides

Apr 28, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Cumin may well be my favorite spice. It is a staple flavor in my favorite quinoa salad, I use it in all my Mexican-inspired cooking, and it is also delicious in Indian cooking. I was thrilled when I learned that cumin isn’t just a tasty addition to flavor a dish, … Read More

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5 Breast Cancer Prevention Tips That Could Save Your Life

Apr 28, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Heart Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so all across America, you may have noticed pink as the prevailing color—in grocery stores, restaurants, Internet blogs, Facebook photos, and even NFL games. It's all part of an annual effort to raise awareness about the disease. “Race for the Cure” events alone raise … Read More

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Rewire Your Brain For Better Pain Management

Apr 25, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Heart Health

Sometimes, in chronic pain, the pain-signaling neurons become hyperexcited and continue to fire despite the absence of the cause of injury. For example, with the herpes-zoster infection (shingles), the rash disappears, leaving no evidence of the virus in the bloodstream, but the damaged nerves continue to fire, causing continuous debilitating … Read More

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Coronary Artery Disease: Reduce Your Risk

Apr 23, 2020 · Shandley McMurray · Heart Health

Those who suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD) struggle to get enough blood to their hearts. The reason? CAD occurs when plaque limits or blocks the flow of blood through arteries that lead to the heart muscle. Some people, because of non-modifiable (unchangeable) risk factors, have a high chance of … Read More

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6 Tips to Help Conquer Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

Apr 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms. To get you started on the road to recovery, we have six tips to conquer stress and anxiety. Tip #1: Evaluate your adrenal gland function. In reality, there may actually be a … Read More

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Vitamin C Benefits May Protect Us Against Heart Disease—and Lower the Risk of Early Death

Apr 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Although people may disagree on whether you should eat a Paleo, vegetarian, DASH, or Mediterranean diet, or any of an number of other diets, everyone can agree that we should all be eating more fruits and vegetables. Here’s another reason: Research that tells us that consumption of fruits and vegetables … Read More

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Spirulina Algae May Benefit Your Brain and Much More

Apr 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The Aztecs and Mayans began eating spirulina as early as 1450. Now, almost 600 years later, it is used as an essential food for NASA astronauts. This algae’s enduring popularity is due to its tremendous nutritional value. Nearly 70% of its dry weight consists of complete protein, and the remainder … Read More

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Music to Help You Sleep: How to Cure Insomnia by Listening to Music

Apr 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

There was a period of time in my life where I listened to the same CD every night as I fell asleep. The gentle songs immediately soothed me into a relaxed state, helping me to fall asleep faster. When I am having trouble sleeping or am in an unfamiliar environment, … Read More

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How to Handle Your Dairy Intolerance Symptoms

Apr 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Do your favorite foods like cheese and ice cream make your stomach turn? You may be experiencing dairy intolerance symptoms. Lactose is the natural sugar found in dairy products. If you experience dairy intolerance symptoms, your body may have a shortage of lactase, which is an enzyme that breaks down … Read More

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Why Is Sugar Bad for You?

Apr 23, 2020 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Heart Health

Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood pressure) and breast cancer, according to the World Health Organization. Yet this insidious and debilitating bone disease rarely gets the attention it deserves. Nonetheless, deterioration of the bones and increased risk of fractures is a … Read More