Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SYoung's Posts

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

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

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

Fourth of July: Fireworks and Heart Healthy Eating

Well a holiday weekend is fast approaching, and that will mean that traditional cook out food will reign supreme.    However, I am doing something different this holiday weekend.  I am declaring my independence from bad-for-you cook out food.    Some friends do go high-end with ribs done in the smoker or barbecue done... Read moreChevron

Pre-Cholesterol Testing Rituals

Living with high cholesterol is what my blog is all about.  It is also what dominates my daily life in many ways: food choices, exercising, supplements, Lipitor, self-control with food and drink and generally being a police officer for myself.  So, now, I am facing the always much anticipated and much planned for day of bloodletting... Read moreChevron