Category Archives: Heart Health

Maybe you are the type of person who isn’t in a rush when it comes time to have your blood taken. You wouldn’t be alone. The idea can make the best of us a little queasy. Regardless of any fears of the needle, knowing your blood type is more important than you may realize. So ...click here to read more

 We all have little pet peeves and annoyances that irritate us to no end. If you’re anything like me, you’re likely to notice the fast pace and noise of highways. It can make an already-existent headache a lot worse. And imagine how bad it can get if you live close to a congested artery. However, ...click here to read more

Hard-boiled, scrambled or over-easy, eggs are a great addition to your diet. Not only are they an excellent source of nutrition but you can prepare them to suit even the most finicky people. They’re so versatile! Eggs, however, contain cholesterol. So you may have been told to eat them in strict moderation, because high cholesterol ...click here to read more

Why is it that getting a good night’s sleep gets harder the older we get? Sleep issues are so common with seniors. Some will fall asleep easily, but wake up after only a couple of hours, which is far from ideal. This lack of sleep can become so overwhelming you might find that you can’t ...click here to read more

Your morning routine might look something like this: You roll out of bed, yawning and knowing full well if there is any hope you will start your day off right, you require a cup (or three) of coffee. Well, I don’t hold anything against a great cup of coffee, but there’s mounting evidence that switching ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart disease are two issues you may not have considered go hand in hand. They do. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes deaths are set to rise by more than 50 percent in the next decade alone. Gaining awareness about this disease and your risk factors has a special importance with ...click here to read more

Strapping a fitness tracker around your wrist or waist may seem a little too high-tech for you. I can understand that. All these new gadgets that your kids and grandkids have such ease with can be a little overwhelming. But just imagine one day sticking a device right to your skin – something that will ...click here to read more

Are your pants getting a little tight these days? Extra weight can be cause for concern, I’m sure you realize, but… Even five pounds can make a difference to your health. Those small fluctuations in weight could be doing you harm. So before you brush off that snug waistband, you should know that a small ...click here to read more

Cholesterol plays a significant role in your heart health. In fact, high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. What’s frightening is high cholesterol can often come without any warning signs, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). That’s why it’s so important to know exactly what your cholesterol ...click here to read more

I’ve started taking lukewarm showers in the morning, instead of my usual steamy 20 minutes of utter surrender and relaxation. You don’t need a lot of time, if you’re quick about it, to lather up and condition your hair. A friend of mine says he never has a hot shower because it dries out his ...click here to read more

Do you ever want to pour yourself another tall glass of milk? Indulge in an extra-cheese pizza slice, or a double-scoop ice cream cone? If you’re anything like me, it can be tough to turn down offers of these delicious dairy products. But that’s OK because milk isn’t just for your bones. The consumption of ...click here to read more

I can’t stress enough to my patients the importance of healthy eating. Whether it’s for their blood pressure, diabetes or to prevent illness, a well-balanced diet high in essential nutrients is the key to a long life. But sometimes what you think is reasonably healthy, just isn’t. Worse still, it contains hidden toxins that can ...click here to read more

Everyone likes to give you their two cents when it comes to what you should be doing to protect your health. Much like parenting advice, it comes whether you ask for it or not. I’m betting there are all kinds of lifestyle changes and ideas that get pushed on you all the time. It can ...click here to read more

Although fall means the days will get cooler and shorter, those harvest vegetables are now in season – and they have so many health benefits to offer. One vegetable, in particular, packs a punch when it comes to providing you with your daily intake of vitamins and keeping you healthy right through the winter. This ...click here to read more