What is cholesterol, and why does it matter for your heart health? Discover the key differences between LDL and HDL cholesterol, what affects your levels, and how to stay on top of cholesterol management.

Grains often get a bad rap in today’s diet culture, but whole grains are nutritional powerhouses that offer many health benefits. From fiber and vitamins to minerals and antioxidants, whole grains are crucial in maintaining heart health, managing weight, and supporting digestive health. Incorporating whole grains into your diet can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Read on to debunk common myths about grains and learn simple ways to make whole grains a delicious part of your daily meals. Embrace the goodness of whole grains and enjoy their benefits to your overall well-being.

Breakfast is crucial for a healthy start to your day. Learn about its benefits, and get nutritious breakfast ideas and tips for a morning meal that fuels your body and mind.

Discover how stress management and quality sleep impact cholesterol levels. Learn practical strategies to nurture your heart health through lifestyle changes starting now.

You may have heard of antioxidants and have a vague idea that these are good for you. But what are they, why are they good for you, and where do we find them?

There are many things to consider for your overall risk of heart disease. These considerations include lifestyle, family history, and regular checkups. Many people are unaware that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. People think that if they aren’t “old,” they don’t have a family history, and because they drink red wine and eat dark chocolate, they aren’t at risk.

People say this all the time, “dark chocolate is good for your heart.” Okay – if only that were it. But it isn’t. There is so much more to this.

Many things contribute to heart disease and heart health. Rather than what foods to avoid, which often comes to mind, consider what to add to your overall diet to reduce your risk of heart disease. Consider adding these foods to your daily (or weekly) routine.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 looks at many health issues and makes recommendations for lifestyle factors, mostly diet, to help improve the overall health and reduce the risk of chronic disease among Americans over the age of 2.

With American Heart Month in full swing, this article focuses specifically on blood cholesterol values related to risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) – also referred to as heart disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S, and about 18.2 million adults have coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease.

Hypertension, high LDL cholesterol, and high total cholesterol are major risk factors for heart disease.

This year for American Heart Month the big focus is on blood pressure. High blood pressure has several risk factors and several lifestyle factors that directly affect it. Even with family history and age factored into our risk, we can still do many other things to keep that risk lower.

In case you haven’t heard, February is American Heart Month. Heart Month happens every year. People think of heart attacks and the drama we see on television and how that presents itself (or not). In reality, heart disease encompasses several diseases, including high blood pressure and blockages of the blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Here is the thing: people tend to think of how to help their heart AFTER a cardiac episode. So what can they do to improve their health AFTER the issue is already there?

But we can do things each day to reduce the risk of getting some form of heart disease before a visit to the emergency department or the surgery or the medications.