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Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone.

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Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure.

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Skip Southern Food to Avoid a Heart Attack

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM

The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts.

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels.

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Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers.

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Integrative Health for Men: Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Integrative, holistic strategies with a mind-body focus for common threats to men's health such as heart disease, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and depression.

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Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression.

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Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM

Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels.

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Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM

Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers.

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Live a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle: Integrative Cardiologists on Preventing Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Research shows that simple lifestyle changes can prevent 80 percent of cardiovascular disease deaths through diet, exercise and other holistic prevention options to improve heart health.

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