Getting older doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy heart. Here are seven ways to protect your heart as you age.
Tag: heart disease
6 Ways to Fix Your Slow Metabolism (Infographic)
Can’t seem to lose weight, no matter how hard you try? Don’t think you’re cursed with a slow metabolism. You’ve got more power than you think. The key is to master your mitochondria.
Why It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking
Most people associate cigarette smoking with breathing problems and lung cancer. But smoking also is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease – and the habit can drastically shorten your life.
5 Heart Disease Risk Factors That Are Within Your Control
Some risk factors for heart disease — such as advancing age, or a family history — are beyond your control. Others are completely up to you. Managing these controllable risk factors can go a long way toward reducing your risk of developing heart disease.
22 Amazing Facts About Your Heart (Infographic)
Your heart. You probably don’t think about it often, yet it continues to pump with its faithful, steady beat — carrying blood to all your organs. Find fun, amazing facts about your own ticker.
Should You Obsess About Salt?
If you’re thinking about cutting back on the amount of salt you eat, make sure you’re doing it for the right reasons.
The Surprising Scoop on Salt in Your Diet (Video)
Salt is portrayed as the villain in many stories in the media that tout healthy eating habits. But not everyone needs to worry about restricting their salt intake.
Can Your Mouth and Gum Disease Really Cause Heart Problems?
There has been a lot of talk about an association between oral and cardiac health, but is there really a direct link? Here’s what we know.
Why Switching to Vegetable Oil Won’t Help You Live Longer
New research questions the advice to cut back on eating animal-derived saturated fats to reduce artery-clogging cholesterol.
Why Your Heart Needs Extra Love After Menopause
Hormones play a protective role when it comes to heart health for women. Learn more about why your heart needs more TLC after menopause.