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Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)
Fried food may raise your heart attack risk.
Americans love fried food. About 33 percent of American adults eat fast-food, usually fried, every day. Fried chicken, Buffalo wings, fried fish, French fries, tacos and tortillas — it's a long list and heavy in America's favorite foods. Favorite or not, eating fried foods raises the… See more
Firefighters Study Reveals Risk of Heart Disease is Linked to Push-Up Capacity
Push-ups and Heart Disease Risk
How many push-ups can you do? It may sound like an arbitrary question, but it turns out the number of push-ups you can do may be tied to your future risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in JAMA Network… See more
Is Yoga the Perfect Workout for You?
Is Yoga Right for You?
For many, yoga is the ultimate low-impact exercise. But yoga isn’t for everyone. Read on to find out if yoga is really right for you.

Effects of Yoga on the Joints

Good: It’s easy on your joints. 
Yoga can help improve strength, balance and coordination without… See more
Can Lack of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk? The Answer Might Lie in Hypocretin
How Does Sleep Prevent Heart Disease?
Over the last decade, experts have told us getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night can help protect us against heart disease. Ever wondered why? Researchers think they might have the answer. Healthy, sound sleep triggers a mechanism designed to protect your arteries, according to a… See more
Oral Health: The Often-Overlooked Casualty of Stress
Stress can lead to poor oral health
You’re probably aware of the toll everyday stress takes on your health. Headaches, weight gain, insomnia – the list goes on and on. But you may not realize how stress affects your oral health. People with greater… See more
Stress Causing Skin Aging & How You Can Control It
aging skin stress causes
After a stressful situation or long illness, there’s a good chance you’ll notice a few more wrinkles on your face. It’s not news that stress is involved in premature aging. But stress is an unavoidable part of life. Is it possible to prevent some stress-related premature skin aging? When you’re… See more
Keep Your New Years Resolutions by Strengthening Your Willpower With These 5 Tips
Tips for Achieving Your Resolutions
Almost half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions, yet only a small percent actually achieves them. In fact, about 80 percent of resolutions fall by the wayside by February.  Why do so many people give up? Some experts chalk it up to a lack of motivation. Remedies include … See more
Your Doctor Can Help You Control Heart Disease Risk Despite Your Genetics
What Should I Do If Heart Disease Runs in My Family
Exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, managing weight, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can help prevent heart attacks and strokes. But sometimes genetics trump even the healthiest of lifestyles. You can do everything right and still be diagnosed with coronary artery… See more
When to Take Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
I have type 2 diabetes. Should I take insulin?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you’re probably aware of how difficult it can be to manage. You may struggle keeping your A1c levels in line despite exercising, managing your weight, eating a healthy diet and taking a prescription medication.

Cause of Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is caused by… See more
Effects of Stress on Your Body
How Does the Body Respond to Stress?
Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Oddly enough, some of it can be positive, driving you to perform better and achieve more. But for the most part, it gets a bad rap and deservedly so -- stress-related conditions account for 75 to 90 percent of appointments to primary care doctors. 

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