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Melanie Thomassian

Melanie Thomassian, Health Pro

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Dietitian

Are Eggs Bad For Your Cholesterol Levels?

Years ago it was thought the cholesterol in eggs translated into artery-clogging cholesterol in the blood, and much of that confusion still remains today.   However, as research has developed down through the years, we've come to understand that foods containing cholesterol aren't so dangerous for heart health after all.   Studies... Read moreChevron
Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician

How Strength Training Can Improve Heart Health, Lower Cholesterol

  Without a doubt the best workout for your heart is aerobic exercise, such as walking, running, swimming, or cycling. However, that isn't the only kind of activity shown to be beneficial to heart health.    Strength training is also important for overall fitness, and research indicates your heart will benefit... Read moreChevron
Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

Preventing the Need for Surgery on an Enlarged Aorta

The thoracic aorta is the biggest artery of the body. It lives within the chest doing its job of delivering blood flow from the heart to all the other arteries of the body. The aorta is located just under the sternum, initially above the heart as it aims headward, then turning left and downward towards the abdomen, pelvis, and... Read moreChevron
HeartHawk

HeartHawk, Health Guide

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Heart Health Consumer Advocate

American Journal of Cardiology Suggest a Statin be Offered with Fast Food Orders

Wow!  Is this what heart healthcare is coming to?   I just finished reading a report published in the American Journal of Cardiology suggesting that a statin be offered with fast food orders as a means of countering the unhealthy effects such dubious diet choices can have on the heart.   The study comes from the prestigious... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

How Successful will YOU be Changing Your Habits?

If you are diagnosed with heart disease or living with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol you can drastically decrease your risk and lower your levels by making diet and lifestyle changes. However, this means changing your habits.   If you typically grab fast food for lunch are you willing to switch and start packing a well... Read moreChevron