insert_link Health & Wellness Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Fat in Your Diet Dietary fat tends to have a bad reputation. Despite what you may have heard, eating fat doesn’t make you fat — as long as you eat it in moderation. In fact, fat is an essential part of a balanced diet. According to Healthline, our bodies need dietary fat for many different biological processes, and not getting enough fat can make it harder for our bodies to function the way they […] todayMarch 24, 2022
insert_link Food & Drink March 7 is National Cereal Day – Here’s How to Spoon it Up Right! March 7 is National Cereal Day, a day when cereal aficionados around the country raise a spoon and a bowl to those who brought this beloved product into the world, changing breakfast as we know it. So, rather than just talk about all the different cereals you might want to snack on to celebrate, let’s use this opportunity to learn about the history of cereal, how it became the ubiquitous […] todayMarch 7, 2022
insert_link Health & Wellness The AHA wants you to “Reclaim Your Rhythm” for American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease – the leading cause of death in the nation. Over 874,000 Americans died of cardiovascular disease in 2019, according to the American Heart Association's "Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2022 Update." This February, the 58th American Heart Month, the AHA is urging people all over the country to "reclaim your rhythm." But […] todayFebruary 7, 2022
insert_link Health & Wellness If you have felt Pandemic Stress spiking your Blood Pressure, you’re not imagining it… and you’re not alone Let's face it, 2020 was rough. Americans grappled with a global pandemic, the loss of loved ones, lockdowns that splintered social networks, stress, unemployment and depression. So, it should come as no surprise that the nation’s blood pressure shot up. On Monday The New York Times reported that scientists have found that blood pressure measurements of nearly a half-million adults showed a significant rise last year, compared with the previous […] todayDecember 7, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness New Study tells just how many Fruits and Vegetables you need to Live Longer It's hardly shocking to hear that you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but a new study is breaking down exactly how many you need of each to live longer. Currently, the American Heart Association recommends having four servings of fruit a day and five servings of vegetables a day. A serving can include a medium piece of fruit, a 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruits or vegetables […] todayMarch 2, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink Chili Pepper Study Says They Can Help You Live Longer If you like your peppers off-the-scale hot, here's some good news. New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions in November, 2020, suggests that all that heat makes you less likely to die from heart disease or cancer and more likely to live longer than your mild-pepper-loving counterparts. The new chili pepper study analyzed more than 4,729 previous studies from five leading global health databases, which included health and dietary […] todayFebruary 10, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Go Red for Women this Friday National Wear Red Day is this Friday, February 5th. The first Friday each February, American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors, neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the eradication of heart disease and stroke. Everyone in the nation is encouraged to wear red to raise awareness about […] todayFebruary 4, 2021
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