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NUTRITION, WEIGHT LOSS AND ASKING FOR HELP
Living With Hypertension - One Man's Journey / November 22, 2023 / Leave a Comment Dear Friends This month brought a new (positive) milestone as my weight finally dropped below 250, which is still...
My WebMD Article – Lifestyle Changes I Had To Make With Chronic Heart Failure
Early in the year, Keri Wiginton, a health writer for WebMD, reached out to me. She wanted to tell the story of how someone with heart failure made lifestyle changes to help manage their condition....
HEART HEALTH GIVING TUESDAY
Dear friends, In the spirit of the holiday season and the global movement of Giving Tuesday, we’re excited to reach out to our incredible community during our 2023 Fall/Winter campaign. This is an...
SPICED ROOIBOS TEA LATTE
Looking for a comforting recipe packed full of heart-healthy spices? This delicious beverage combines the flavors (and health benefits) of rooibos tea, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and turmeric for a...
THE BENEFITS OF SEASONAL EATING FOR HEART HEALTH
In pursuit of optimal heart health, the American Heart Association recommends consuming at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. While meeting this guideline is crucial, the quality of...
HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE
Marinara sauce is a key ingredient in a number of beloved dishes. While many of us are accustomed to buying it in canned or bottled form at the supermarket, it’s really very quick and easy to just...
WHAT IS HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
You may have seen or heard references to the term “heart rate variability” and that it’s a way of assessing one’s heart health. But you’re probably wondering what it is, how you can measure it and...
CHICKEN AND CRAB RANGOONS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Here’s a delicious version of Chicken and Crab Rangoons that you can make at home and that is likely to be healthier and better for your heart than the takeout version. Chicken and Crab Rangoons...
THE PARADOX OF SELF-LOVE: EMBRACING YOUR BODY FOR BETTER HEART HEALTH
In today’s society, there’s an overwhelming focus on achieving a certain body weight, shape or size. We’re continually bombarded with messages that tell us we must change our bodies to fit into a...
VACATION-PROOFING YOUR HEART HEALTH: BALANCE AND MODERATION
Heart Health Needn’t Take a Holiday Just Because You’re On One… By Lewis C. Howe If you’re like me, maintaining a regimen of a heart healthy diet, combined with regular exercise and stress reduction...
THE HEART CONNECTION: HOW LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS CAN INFLUENCE HEART HEALTH
Love is a universal human experience that shapes our emotional landscape, influencing not only our happiness but also our overall well-being. Beyond the realm of emotions, science has increasingly...