Ok, so CholesteroPhobia may not be a word, yet, but it's my way of describing the fear most Americans have about cholesterol. It seems that through all the vicissitudes of diet fads, cholesterol has always been the outcast. It's never gotten any love. But, hopefully, after reading this you'll feel a little more sympathetic. Nonetheless, fear mongers (like Big Pharma) will ... Continue Reading
Eight Heart-healthy Foods For Your True Love
This article puts together a list of eight heart friendly foods of love and health not just for Valentine's Day, but for any occasion. If you want to keep your true love's heart beating strong, Susan Ofria, clinical nutrition manager at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, said the real food of love is dark chocolate and red wine. In moderation, red wine and dark chocolate are good ... Continue Reading
What is Heart Disease
Did You Know... Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. February is American Heart Month and we're doing our part to shine light on this topic. What you may have been told about the cause of heart disease may be misleading and we want you to get the ... Continue Reading