A review of data from six studies that included more than 336,000 participants found that eating one or more servings of chocolate per week could reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 10%. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, July 2020 … [Read more...]
Veggies Are Heart Healthy for Women
Consuming vegetables can help older women keep their blood vessels healthy. In this study, researchers found that the carotid artery walls of women who ate the most vegetables were about 0.05 millimeter thinner than those who ate the fewest servings … [Read more...]
Can the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle on the Heart Be Reversed?
Living a mostly sedentary lifestyle can result in stiffening of the heart muscles and a less efficient cardiovascular system. In this study, researchers found that exercising four to five times per week for about 30-minutes, plus warm-up and … [Read more...]
Following a Healthy Diet
The American Heart Association advises the following tips for eating well without dieting or feeling hungry: follow a simple, nutritious eating plan and avoid fad diets; shrink portion sizes instead of quitting your favorite treats; bulk up on foods … [Read more...]
Exercise: My Max Heart Rate
This is the maximum number of times your heart can beat per minute (bpm). It is a useful measure for workouts, to gauge training intensities. People over 35 years of age who are overweight or have not done exercise for a long time are advised to have … [Read more...]