How to Control Your Cholesterol
Your body needs cholesterol, but too much of it can build up in your bloodstream and stick to artery walls. This narrows your arteries, reducing the flow of blood to your heart ...
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Lifestyle Habits for a Healthy Heart
Heading off heart disease is about more than eating particular foods, doing certain exercises, or taking supplements. Several beneficial lifestyle habits work together ...
How to Maintain Weight Loss
You’ve reached your goal weight for a healthier heart and overall well-being. Now what?
How to Get Started With Weight Loss
Just thinking about weight loss can be so overwhelming that you never try. Trust the process. Patience and perseverance are key ...
Worst Foods for Heart Health
The worst foods for your heart are packed with harmful fats, sodium, and added sugar. No single food can ruin an otherwise balanced eating plan, but ...
Best Foods for Heart Health
The best foods for your heart are fresh or lightly processed and packed with nutrients. You’ll reap the most benefits from heart-friendly foods when you ...