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One person dies every 37 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease (which refers to disease of the heart or blood vessels). And, in the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women. Heart attack symptoms are most often thought if as… Continue reading Women’s Cardiovascular Health Positively Impacted by Mediterranean Diet
Exercise at any time of the day is better than none. There is no disputing that. But a new study adds another layer to the fascinating way our bodies react to our routines. The study, published in Nature Communications (Feb. 2023), showed that people who worked out in the mid-afternoon had a lower risk of… Continue reading Afternoon Exercise Linked to Longer Life
Calorie restriction isn't new. Many weight-loss strategies are built around the premise that a calorie deficit is what is needed to lose pounds. And it's true. Consuming more than the quantity of calories your body needs will only lead to a surplus, which results in weight gain over time. Weight loss, and maintaining a healthy… Continue reading Calorie Restriction May Slow Aging
A quick internet search for "how to eat healthy" returns many results. Suggestions to eat more of this, less of that. But scientists agree, and studies back them up, people that focus on eating a well-rounded diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and legumes, and lean proteins have better overall health. In fact,… Continue reading Eating Healthy Improves Weight Loss and Decreases Mortality Risk
It's become a well-known, yet somewhat controversial, method of improving weight loss results- intermittent fasting. Many people support that the body benefits from a period without food after it has finished burning calories since the last meal. Not only do some advocates say it helps weight loss, but some say the method is a way… Continue reading Size of Meals, Not Intermittent Fasting, May Aid Weight Loss