Monthly Archives: June 2010

How To Improve 5 Vital Signs for a Healthier Heart

Information for this post was found in an article by Men’s Health. For the full article click here. Your five vital signs are crucial to maintaining a healthy heart. These vitals include your cholesterol, blood pressure, resting heart rate, fasting … Continue reading

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Brown Rice Trumps White Rice for Diabetes Prevention

MONDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) — Substituting brown rice or another whole grain for white rice can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. Five or more servings of white rice a week increased the risk … Continue reading

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Brushing your teeth twice a day can help prevent heart disease

Information for this post was found in an article by Science Daily. For the full article click here. People who do not brush their teeth at least twice a day have a higher risk of developing heart disease! Recent studies … Continue reading

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Heart Healthy Recipes for each Day in the Month

Health.com recently posted one “Heart Healthy Recipe of the Day” for 30 days. Most are low-fat and each uses some heart healthy ingredients–and all can get your mouth watering. Recipes range from breakfast foods (like Chai Oatmeal on day 1) … Continue reading

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