Stop Heartburn at Night
From WebMD – Click here to view their full slideshow. Tip 1: Heartburn waking you up at night? Lying down makes it easier for stomach acids to splash up into your esophagus. To keep acid down, use...
View ArticleGet Your AHA Assessment
My Life Check is an online quiz by the American Heart Association you can give to yourself or loved ones to get a glimpse into your current heart health. It is pretty basic information but a good...
View ArticleCholesterol Guidelines: Myths and Truths
From the Huffington Post by Nancy Brown By now, you may have heard the debate. Earlier this month, the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology published guidelines on lifestyle,...
View ArticleSleep & Heart Disease
From the American Heart Association Go Red for Women Campaign Exercise and eating nutritious foods aren’t the only things that can help increase heart health; sleep is also a factor. The better night’s...
View Article10 Ways to Lower your Blood Pressure without Medication
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you may avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication....
View ArticleCelebrate Heart Month with A Heart-Opening Yoga Sequence
Two Fit Moms and Yoga Journal offer this heart-opening yoga sequence to celebrate National Heart Month. Click here to view the sequence:...
View ArticleSodium Effects
From the American Heart Association – Did you know that too much sodium can cause headaches? Read the full study here.
View ArticleSimple Cooking with Heart Recipes
From the American Heart Association There are TONS to choose from, even homemade condiments to avoid all that sodium and unpronounceable ingredients that have become the norm. Here’s a great one for a...
View ArticleWhat is High Blood Pressure?
1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure in the United States. Do you know your numbers? From WELCOA’s August Bulletin: 0815 What is High Blood Pressure
View ArticleTake Steps on National Walking Day – Wednesday, April 5th!
You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest steps you can take to improve your health. It’s also one of the safest, least expensive and most sustainable forms of exercise....
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