5 Heart-Smart Grocery Cart Shopping Tips

by Scott Davis | Aug 5, 2013 | 2 comments

Going to the grocery store nowadays is almost like going into a battle of sorts. To do it right and not lose the war on heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity, you have to plan your attack carefully, using strategies that are tested and effective. Running...

Lose Weight By Late Night Snacking

by Christian Goodman | Aug 4, 2013 | 4 comments

“Late night snacking” has always been considered the worst thing to do – especially if you want to lose weight and get in shape. BUT… …now, however, recent research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reveals how a late night snack may...

Cut Heart Attack Risk By 30% Using This Pleasant Habit

by Christian Goodman | Aug 3, 2013 | 5 comments

Researchers Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered a simple, free, effortless and pleasant habit that does more at reducing your risk of heart attack than most diets, workouts or lifestyle changes like stopping bad habits such as smoking. In fact,...

3 Bad Habits That Prevent You From Getting Fit

by Jodi Knapp | Aug 2, 2013 | 1 comment

Frequently we hear that people have a very difficult time achieving fitness goals, and despite their ‘best’ efforts, they just can’t seem to get in shape. The problem is that the same thing that worked when you were 20 isn’t going to cut it now. Decades of bad habits...

Strangely, Watching These TV Shows Lowers Blood Pressure

by Christian Goodman | Aug 1, 2013 | 5 comments

Good news for couch potatoes! When it comes to the issue of lowering blood pressure and improving overall health, the number one piece of advice is to get off the couch and start working out. The last advice your doctor would give you would be to watch more TV. A new...

Why Exercising May NOT Help for Stroke and What to Do Instead

by Christian Goodman | Jul 30, 2013 | 7 comments

We’ve been told that one of the most essential things you HAVE to do to prevent high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack is to exercise regularly. Although this is true in a way, a new study reveals specific type of exercises that millions of people all over the...

How To Lower Your Blood Pressure In A Chinese Restaurant

by Christian Goodman | Jul 29, 2013 | 8 comments

This powerful, delicious ingredient widely used in oriental kitchens cuts bad cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and aids in weight loss! Next time think twice before passing by an Asian restaurant in your neighborhood. Because this common vegetable they love using in...

How Artificial Sweeteners Make You Fat And Cause Type 2 Diabetes

by Jodi Knapp | Jul 28, 2013 | 8 comments

Since the beginning of the era of artificial sweeteners, consumers have been encouraged to use them instead of a regular sugar- especially those suffering from type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, artificial sweeteners are not just an innocent, calorie-free substance...

Surprising Cause of Heart Attack and Stroke And How To Prevent It

by Scott Davis | Jul 27, 2013 | 8 comments

The world health organization (WHO) announced recently the disturbing news that 1.3 million people die every year of heart attack caused by a somewhat surprising cause. You’ve been told to eat healthy, exercise, reduce stress and lower cholesterol and high blood...

3 Powerful Foods That Dissolve Blood Clots

by Scott Davis | Jul 26, 2013 | 20 comments

It seems there will always be an abundance of prescription drugs on the market that are for thinning the blood to keep away blood clots -and no shortage of advertising to go with them. However, nature has held the inexpensive and natural key to clot-busting all along....