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Nutrition & Diet Tips

Heart health tips from Top Chef alum Antonia Lofaso

With more than 42 million women suffering from heart disease in the U.S., focusing on a healthy lifestyle has never been more...

Dieting & Nutrition

5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve...

Heart Health

Lifestyle changes to make for a healthier heart

Believe it or not, you don't have to overhaul your entire life to make changes that will benefit your heart. Try adding a few of...

Conditions

Alcohol and your heart: What you should know

Over the past several years we’ve heard a lot about the heart-healthy benefits of alcohol, but that doesn’t mean a green light when...

Exercise & Fitness

The best exercises for disease prevention

Not feeling inspired lately to hit the gym to work on your six-pack? Let disease prevention be your primary motivation. According to...

Exercise & Fitness

Fast fitness: Ten 10-minute exercises

If you find your schedule packed with work deadlines, family activities and a busy social life, you may not have the extra time to...

Gadgets, Electronics & Automotive

3 High-tech fitness gadgets for spring

With a few good months passed since January 1, many of us are struggling to keep up with those healthy resolutions we promised...

Exercise & Fitness

Ditch the gym every day of the week

Do you struggle to drag yourself into the gym on warm, sunny days? Don’t bother. Exercising outdoors – a literal breath of fresh air...

Dieting & Nutrition

Why you should find your cardio zone

Even if you don't regularly track your heart rate, chances are you've checked it while on the elliptical trainer just to see what it...

Heart Health

Heart health: Eat Mediterranean to reverse heart disease

After losing her father to his second heart attack and fearing that her husband would suffer the same fate after his first, Dr....

Heart Health

Runner alert: Running can damage your heart

When you hear the word "running," the next words that pop into your mind probably aren't "heart damage." On the contrary, we tend to...

Heart Health

Beware: When exercise can damage your heart

Exercise is something you do to keep your heart healthy -- but can it have the opposite effect? Possibly. Although there is no...

Heart Health

Best low-impact exercises for heart health

It's no secret that regular aerobic exercise plays an important role in heart health, but if your knees start to ache just thinking...

Heart Health

10 Everyday habits that help your heart

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in North America, so it's never too early to start paying attention to your health and...

Heart Health

10 Surprising things that are good for your heart

Exercise and a balanced diet are well-known factors that improve heart health, but there are many other lifestyle factors that can...

Dieting & Nutrition

5 Foods that are bad for your health

We're all familiar with the tale of Jack Sprat who ate no fat, and we all know his wife who ate no lean. What I bet you didn’t know...

Celebrations

Valentine's Day: Seductive chocolate and wine pairings

Forgo the crowded restaurants and date-night hot spots and spend this Valentine's Day curled up with your lover nibbling premium...