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posted 02/05/2010, comments (0)

Low Carb Diets May Lower Blood Pressure

A new study published in the January 2010 Archives of Internal Medicine journal compared two diets and evaluated the effects on blood pressure and weight loss. Researchers set out to compare the effectiveness of two different weight loss therapies available to the general public. They compared a low carbohydrate diet to a low fat diet plus... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/22/2010, comments (0)

Parenthood: Good for Your Blood Pressure?

A new study published in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine has actually found a link between parenthood and lower blood pressure, especially in women. Researchers from Brigham Young University monitored almost 198 adults with portable blood pressure monitors for 24 hours. Participants were married, in overall good health, and 70% had... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/19/2010, comments (0)

10 Things to Do This Month to Lower Blood Pressure

It's a new year and a perfect time to reassess your heart health and steps you need to be taking to promote a lower blood pressure. Here are ten steps you can take this month to get started on the right path. 1. Lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight will lower your blood pressure... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/16/2009, comments (0)

How to Make Heart Healthy Choices When On the Road This Holiday

Another holiday is just around the corner and while this is a wonderful time to celebrate with family and friends it can interfere with a heart healthy diet. Not only are you faced with a rich holiday meal, but you may also log many hours of travel. Here are a few tips for how to make healthy choices when on the road. 1. Restaurants - Fast... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/30/2009, comments (0)

Protein and Heart Health: How Much Do You Need?

Fat, protein, and carbohydrates are all essential to your overall health. When you are working to promote heart health and lose weight it's important that you do not cut any one nutrient too low. Today let's look at your protein intake. Types of Protein Protein is made up of 20 building blocks called amino acids. Eleven of these amino... Read more Chevron

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