Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. Other risk factors include diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption. But there are many ways to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Check out some of the top ways to take care of your heart and maintain good cardiovascular health!
READ NEXT
Life with type 2 diabetes can sometimes seem like an hourly or even minute-by-minute effort to stabilize your blood sugar. Steal a trick or two from these diabetes experts to
One of the key contributing factors involved in the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19), and many other disease outbreaks, is the fact that humans have a habit of continually touching
There are many differences between men and women. Disease is no exception. In fact, if you take a holistic view of who’s afflicted with what, you’ll find that some illnesses
Coughing is a routine bodily function, but when it lasts for an extended time, it can get in the way of everyday life and be worrying. A chronic cough can
When we think of air pollution it’s easy to conjure images of the smog filled streets of Los Angeles or perhaps a power plant billowing smoke into the sky, but
Myth: If you’re feeling really bad, you can take more pills Fact: When your pain gets excruciating, taking an extra pill than what’s recommended doesn’t seem like a big deal..
What is fibromyalgia? This is a long-term or chronic disorder that it’s associated with pain in the bones and muscles, general fatigue, and areas of tenderness. This chronic disorder is
“It’s not like you wake up one day and all of a sudden you’re thirsty, hungry, and [going to the bathroom] all the time,” says Melissa Joy Dobbins, RD, a
Americans get more antioxidants from coffee than anything else. As studies have surprisingly shown, U.S. citizens get their daily dose of antioxidants mainly from coffee – and not just because
High blood pressure is a serious health issue that requires many lifestyle changes and treatments to control. It’s not something you can – or should – ignore, and it’s certainly
You probably already know that lying to your doctor is pretty bad. However, when it comes to diabetes, there are a few common lies people tell for different reasons. Never
Falling asleep can be difficult sometimes, especially when we are stressed or overwhelmed. Most times this issue can disappear by exercising for at least 10 minutes every day, avoiding caffeine
“A lot of times, people are worried they have the rarest cancer you’ve ever heard of on the Internet,” says Dr. Joshua Tobin, director of trauma anesthesiology at the University
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.
Dehydration occurs when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to function properly. Thirst is usually the first sign of dehydration but is not always a reliable one. Dehydration is dangerous
To keep itself running smoothly your body requires an array of essential nutrients, ranging from disease-fighting antioxidants to bone-building heavy metals. Although you can get many of these nutrients in
RELATED POSTS
© 2026 All rights reserved
