Heart-Healthy Cooking with Recipe Substitutions
Think about some of your favorite recipes. Do they include heavy cream by the cupful? Butter by the stick? Those meals may be tasty, but
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No Fish Tale
What do Inuits in Greenland have in common with residents of downtown Tokyo? More than you might think: Both groups rarely suffer heart attacks, and
Salt and Hypertension
Many people with high blood pressure see salt as a villain. According to conventional wisdom, just a few shakes can send blood pressure soaring. But
Diet and Hypertension
What kind of diet will help me keep my blood pressure under control? If you have hypertension, your doctor will most likely recommend that you
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions By Chris Woolston, M.S. Remember those high school chemistry experiments in which you mixed two harmless chemicals and got a bizarre reaction? You
Eating to Ward Off Heart Disease
Could the right diet help prevent heart disease? It certainly could. Ask a doctor or a dietitian about the value of good nutrition, and you’re
Heart Transplant at 27
In 1999, Lonnie Smith was a strong and healthy amateur boxer, a young father, and an aspiring minister. Although he supported his family as a
Mike’s Blog: The Heart of a Runner, Part 09
Editor’s note: Mike Ashland loved running. But after he moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Oregon, and began working on a home renovation
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cholesterol?
1. Controlling your cholesterol will help prevent which of the following conditions? a. Heart failure b. Angina (chest pain) c. Stroke d. All of the