Valentine's Day has come and gone with all the world abuzz with red. Red roses, red hearts, red candy, the list could go on and on. But red isn't the personal domain of this one holiday. February is also American Heart month and we can celebrate with red plant foods. They are a great way …
If you're like me, you probably have read something this week about how to have a healthy heart. Maybe it was about cutting back on saturated fat or reducing sugary sodas or sodium. But did you hear that when we follow a heart-healthy plan for eating, it will also help us lose weight? A new …
By David DeRose, MD, MPH Summer was the busiest and best season for Ken, the owner of a small-engine repair shop nestled in North Carolina's hills. But Ken's long hours and hectic schedule were interrupted--permanently. At age 46, overweight and a smoker, Ken's first symptom of heart trouble was his last. He fell victim to …
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