heart health

Surprising Mood Trigger Accelerates Aging

If you’re diagnosed with something like cancer, heart disease, or Parkinson’s, you can rest assured that folks will be sympathetic when you share the news. In fact, the extra support you get when you do can be invaluable as you adjust to your new reality. But a societal separation between mental and physical health… along...

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MAILBAG: 6 Natural Hacks to Lower Cholesterol

“I can never seem to get my cholesterol under control for very long. I try to eat pretty healthy (though I don’t deprive myself of what I enjoy eating at times). I have never been on prescription meds for it. Instead, I put myself on a strict diet whenever my doctor starts talking about cholesterol...

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Snack Food Secret to Better Heart Health

Modern living really takes a toll on the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults and almost 700,000 people die from it annually in the United States alone. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for new studies to share that can make your heart as healthy as possible. And the...

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Your Sleep Habits Can Damage THIS Organ [ALERT]

I’m a sleep evangelist. Because getting quality sleep is CRITICAL for good health. You simply can’t have one without the other. In fact, regularly missing out on a good night’s sleep raises your risks for heart issues, mood disorders, weight gain, blood sugar irregularities, and brain problems. Bur new research raises a red flag about...

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Coffee supports heart health by maintaining low blood pressure

When you’re a coffee drinker, you put up with a lot of well-meaning folks trying to “save you” from your “bad” habit. Much of the advice revolves around protecting your heart and avoiding high blood pressure. (More on this in a moment). But there’s plenty of research highlighting the BENEFITS of drinking coffee. It boosts...

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The "FAST" Way to A Slimmer and Healthier YOU

There’s something so exciting about the first day of the year. Everything feels fresh and new. And the possibilities are endless! It’s that feeling that makes New Year’s Resolutions so popular. I’m not a fan of making a long list of impossible tasks to accomplish before the end of the year. That’s a setup for...

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Christmas Treat BEATS Blood Pressure Meds

Merry Christmas! I hope you’re already enjoying the day with family and friends and a delicious holiday spread. My advice? Go ahead and put your feet up and relax. You deserve it! Because although Christmas is a joyous occasion, getting ready for the big day is stressful. And stress-related hormones are linked to high blood...

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Missing Out on These SURPRISING Pumpkin Benefits?

It’s pumpkin season. This humble squash is virtually ignored from December through to the following September. But when fall rolls around it takes center stage again. For most of us, pumpkins show up as festive décor and baked into delicious pies in October and November. But there are plenty of reasons you ought to start...

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Heart-Supporting Nutrient FIGHTS Fatigue

Ever had one of those “DUH!” moments? You know the kind I’m talking about. The puzzle pieces fall into place and you think, “I should have thought of that before.” Well, I had one of my own a few weeks ago. A good friend told me she was feeling so much better after I suggested...

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Delicious Diet Secret Drives Down Blood Pressure

Dear Living Well Daily Reader,  Every 90 seconds. That’s how often another woman in the United States has a heart attack. Because the reality is heart attacks don’t just happen to men. Nearly one out of two adults in the United States has high blood pressure. And heart disease is one of the biggest health risks...

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