Feb 9, 2016
For those who want a comforting and steaming drink to help fend off the end of winter, this recipe offers a luxurious cup of hot chocolate with a consistency similar to heavy cream, yet it is still heart-healthy.
Jan 7, 2015
Eating one avocado a day as part of a heart healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad cholesterol levels in overweight and obese people, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Sep 18, 2014
James Driscoll described himself 14 years ago as “happily married – and fat.” He ate more protein and eliminated carbohydrates like bread, pasta and grains. He lost 50 pounds in about seven months. But the low-carb lifestyle was hard to sustain.
Aug 24, 2014
While much is still unknown about the rapidly growing electronic cigarette industry, e-cigarettes are dangerous because they target young people, can keep people hooked on nicotine, and threaten to “re-normalize” tobacco use.
Mar 4, 2014
People who report eating foods that meet the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program nutrition requirements are more likely to eat healthier and have fewer heart disease risk factors, according to a recent study.
Dec 11, 2013
New cardiovascular prevention guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology reveal that sticking to an overall heart-healthy diet is more important than avoiding – or agonizing over – the occasional indulgence.
Nov 13, 2013
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released four cardiovascular prevention guidelines Tuesday in the areas of cholesterol, obesity, lifestyle and risk-assessment.