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Heart health is important for longevity and overall well-being. Follow these 5 tips to make sure you are doing the most that you can for your heart! Did you know your heart creates enough energy every day to drive a truck 20 miles? Your heart is an amazing organ. Each day, each moment, it’s pumping blood to every cell in your body, ensuring every part of your body gets the ... Continue Reading
Evidence from researchers shows salt isn’t all that bad for heart health and the real culprit behind high blood pressure is sugar, more precisely, added sugar. This post from BottomLine Health discusses the findings of studies that show that it’s the sugar that needs to be contained, not salt, for a healthy heart. When it comes to high blood pressure, Public Enemy #1 has ... Continue Reading
Consensus on coffee’s health benefits is gaining ground. This post from The New York Times reviews the evidence behind coffee consumption and health in an effort to put to rest the idea that coffee is a “vice” or something we all need to cut back on. When I was a kid, my parents refused to let me drink coffee because they believed it would “stunt my growth.” It turns out, of ... Continue Reading
Dates are sweet dark brown fruits originating from palm trees. The fruits are known for their high nutritional content i.e. they are excellent sources of essential minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, sodium, zinc and magnesium. Dates are also rich in vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, folate, thiamine, vitamin A and K. These vitamins and minerals make dates a ... Continue Reading
Today we know that there is more to keeping the heart healthy than eating right and exercise. Getting the right amount of sleep is just as important. People with chronic sleep disturbances such as insomnia (30 percent of us) have a shorter life expectancy compared to those who consistently sleep well. “Sleeping a solid seven or eight hours per night is a marker of good ... Continue Reading
