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[Men] Is Warm Weather Bad for Your Heart?

In All Health Watch, General Health

Guys, spring is in full swing and summer is literally right around the corner.

That means more rounds of golf with your friends… or trips to the beach on a hot day.

It also means that the temperatures are rising… and before you know it, some days will start to feel downright stifling!

Which is why it’s important that you start taking precautions NOW to avoid heat-related illnesses and conditions like dehydration, fatigue, and heat stroke.… Read More

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People Who Skip Breakfast Are 87% More Likely to Die of Heart Disease

In All Health Watch, Diet and Nutrition, General Health, Heart and Cardiovascular

You’ve heard it before…

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”

Eating breakfast is linked to lower body weight, better cognitive performance, and healthier blood sugar levels.[i]

But it turns out that an early meal has an even more important benefit.[ii]

A new study shows that people who skip breakfast have a much higher risk of dying of heart disease.[iii]… Read More

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Is a Heart Attack in Your Future? Here’s How to Find Out

In All Health Watch, Heart and Cardiovascular, Heart Attacks, Heart Disease

A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference found that coronary calcium tests predicts heart risk far more accurately than the cardiac risk equations used by most doctors.[1]

Dr. Jeffrey L. Anderson is a cardiologist and researcher at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City. He says that unlike risk equations, coronary calcium is a marker that shows the actual presence of heart disease.… Read More

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The Best Exercise for Heart Health Is Not What You Think

In All Health Watch, Fitness and Exercise, General Health, Weight Loss

When it comes to heart health, mainstream doctors recommend one form of exercise above all others: cardio.

It’s why so many people spend long hours jogging, biking, or using various cardio exercise machines.

But a surprising study shows that another type of workout brings major heart benefits in a fraction of the time.

Lifting weights for less than 10 minutes a day cuts your risk of heart attack and stroke by up to 70%.… Read More