Heart Health

Get Your Sweet on the Natural (Sugar-Free) Way

Dec 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
A craving for a little something sweet used to be affectionately described as a “sweet tooth,” and satisfied with the occasional treat. These days, the average American takes in an estimated 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day, which adds up to 57 pounds each year! Globally, sugar overconsumption has … Read More

News Briefs: January 2023

Dec 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
Research Suggests That Smiling Actually May Make You Happier Can forcing a smile, even when you’re feeling down, actually brighten your outlook? A study published recently in the journal Nature Human Behaviour suggests that posing your facial muscles in a smile can make you feel happier. The study involved more … Read More

Antihypertensive Medication Use May Lower Dementia Risk

Dec 20, 2022 · · Heart Health
Having high blood pressure is a well-established risk factor for dementia, but a recent study found that actively treating hypertension with medications led to a 13 percent lower risk of dementia. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, combined data from five large randomized, double-blinded clinical trials involving more … Read More

Ask the Doctor: January 2023

Dec 3, 2022 · · Heart Health
Q: Is there a difference between dementia symptoms that come on quickly versus those that develop more slowly? A: Yes, symptoms that seem to develop gradually may indicate a different type of dementia from the one that presents with more sudden-onset symptoms. But understand that there is no entirely reliable … Read More

News Briefs: January 2023

Dec 3, 2022 · · Heart Health
Portable Device Strengthens Lung Muscles and Improves Health Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles” lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of vascular health as well as, or even more than, aerobic exercise or medication, University of Colorado Boulder … Read More

Three Cheers for Chestnuts!

Nov 22, 2022 · · Heart Health
The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over an open fire or warming cold hands on a wintry walk, chestnuts capture the spirit and tradition of the season. Grown as early as 2,000 B.C. in North America, Europe, and Asia, the chestnut is … Read More

Shopper’s Guide: Hot Cereal

Nov 22, 2022 · · Heart Health
A bowl of creamy, steamy hot cereal is a perfect way to start a chilly day. And these days there are plenty of quick-cooking, instant, and microwavable options to make them easy to enjoy on busy weekday mornings. Nutrition-wise, many hot breakfast cereals contain oats as their base, therefore they … Read More

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