We’ve told you before how dangerous it is to drink these… But most people still have no idea…or they just don’t care.
About one in five Americans drinks at least one diet beverage every day. And we’re not just talking about soda, either. Even “healthy” zero calorie sports and fruit drinks—the ones some people think are safer than soda are hurting your heart.… Read More
Talk about a wakeup call…
Just being on the verge of high blood pressure almost doubles your odds of having a stroke.1
… Read MoreFruits and vegetables get their hues from the types of antioxidants they carry. These compounds naturally fight different diseases. One that lowers your risk of heart disease is called anthocyanin. And that’s not all it does.
This compound also helps lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides…and more. You’ll find high levels of it in certain kinds of fruit that are in the same color family.… Read More
How much exercising do you actually have to do to reduce your risk of stroke?
That depends on your gender.
… Read MoreHeart disease is complex. There’s no one magic pill that can treat all of its symptoms.
If you want to lower blood pressure, you’ll need one prescription. If you have angina (chest pain), that’s another. Before you know it, you’ve got a cocktail of meds you need a list of to keep straight. (And probably even more prescriptions on top of that to offset the side effects.)… Read More
When it comes to antioxidants, polyphenols are the most abundant type. That’s great news for your heart…
People who eat higher amounts reduce their risk for heart disease by 46 percent. But a certain kind of polyphenol is stronger than the others. Eating it lowers your risk for heart disease by as much as 60 percent.1
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