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Junk Food Cravings, Weight Gain Associated with Sleep Deprivation
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 18, 2019
A sleepless night can leave you feeling groggy, fatigued, irritable – and apparently craving junk food, according to a new study published in eLife. This may not be news to you, if, after a night with little shut eye, you’ve yearned… See more
Is Red Wine Really Heart Healthy?
September 13, 2019
Is Red Wine Good for Your Heart?
We've all heard that wine is good for your heart. We've also heard that consuming alcohol is bad for your heart. Confused over this contradictory information? You’re not alone. Over the last decade, research has found both to be true — the difference comes down to what kind of alcohol, how much,… See more
Studies Link Light to Moderate Drinking with Increased Health Risks and Premature Death
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 14, 2019
Alcohol and Stroke Risk
Over the last few years, some experts have suggested that consuming a moderate or light amount of alcohol every day might protect your heart better than abstaining from alcohol. This theory may not hold much water, according to recent alcohol studies. A study published in 2018 linked light… See more
Struggling with Your Weight? Cut Ultra-Processed Foods from Your Diet
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 12, 2019
Highly Processed Foods Can Lead to Weight Gain
You’ve heard it many times: limit your intake of highly processed foods. You know the fast, ready-to-eat convenient foods with a long list of hard to pronounce ingredients. Some are easy to recognize -- soft drinks (including diet soda), fast food menu items and packaged baked goods, to name a few… See more
Common Heart Disease Medications and What They Do
April 24, 2019
heart disease medications
If you’re at risk for heart disease – or have already had an event — your doctor will probably prescribe medication to lower your risk. He or she may prescribe more than one drug, depending on your risk factors. Below is a simple synopsis of the common drugs doctors prescribe for heart health.… See more
Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 12, 2019
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
Omega 3s: Eating Fish Is Healthy for Your Heart
April 8, 2019
Fatty fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart.
Fish may well be one of our best friends when it comes to staying heart healthy. Why? Because eating a diet rich in fish is linked to lowering our risk of heart attacks and stroke, and in particular, sudden cardiac death. So much so that the American Heart Association recommends we eat at least one… See more
Good Nutrition Can Slash Your Risk of Heart Disease
March 31, 2019
Fatty fish like salmon are good for your heart.
Did you hear the latest news that eggs are back on the shortlist of “bad” foods for your heart? Higher egg consumption has been associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death,… See more
Heart Disease By the Numbers
January 29, 2019
Download the hi-res PDF of this infographic.   Quiz: Test Your Heart Attack IQ … See more
Could you have a heart attack? Reduce your odds through these tips
January 28, 2019
Reduce your heart attack risks
(BPT) - Many Americans consider themselves well-informed and attentive when it comes to their health. That’s why it's so puzzling that many remain unfazed by the threat of heart disease. That was among the findings of the MDVIP Heart Attack IQ Survey, a national study showing Americans are more… See more

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