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Heat Waves and Heart Disease: What to do?

I know everyone out there is hot because this heat wave is hitting just about every part of the country right now.  How are people with heart disease to cope?  Related to this, how should people with heart disease and high cholesterol exercise when it is so incredibly hot and very unhealthy outdoors?  Should we be eating differently... Read moreChevron
posted 07/24/2011, comments (2)|
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Are Indulgences Good for Your Heart?

Hello everyone.  I hope you have had a heart healthy and exercise filled week so far.  Something from the news this week just stuck with me.  Michelle Obama's burger and fries lunch was all over the news as I am sure most of you saw or read.  Regardless of your political leanings, imagine yourself in her shoes.  Imagine,... Read moreChevron
posted 07/18/2011, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Niacin – Statin Study Stopped Early

The National Institutes of Health stopped a clinical trial studying a blood lipid treatment 18 months early. The study found that adding high dose, extended release niacin to statin treatment for patients with heart disease did not reduce cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes.   Study Participants   This study was... Read moreChevron
posted 07/16/2011, comments (0)|
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Which Food Item Equals 25 - 35 grams of Dietary Fiber?

I recently had an individual ask the following question:   How much fiber do I need to eat to equal 25 grams? How many pieces of fruit, slices of bread, cups of barley or flaxseed? I can't relate to 25 grams.   I want to share the answer with everyone. Read on. . .   How Much Dietary Fiber   You need to consume between 25-35... Read moreChevron
posted 07/10/2011, comments (0)|
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Dog Ownership and Heart Health: A Great Therapy

Got heart disease?  Get a dog.  Need to up your exercise routine per your doctor's orders?  Again, get a dog.  Have the space?  Definitely get a dog.  Why am I pushing dogs you ask?  Well, I have found my dog to be the best drill sergeant and trainer I have ever had and the effects on my cholesterol and overall... Read moreChevron
posted 07/05/2011, comments (0)|
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