Articles for Tag: "American Heart Association"

Could eating this popular food shorten your life? 
Could eating this popular food shorten your life?
Would you give up a favorite food knowing it’s bad for you? A recent study might force you to ask yourself that question.
Avoid these 7 foods to decrease bloating  Featured
Avoid these 7 foods to decrease bloating
Trying to fit into your favorite pants? Think twice before consuming these things.
Is this the riskiest job on Earth? 
Is this the riskiest job on Earth?
A new study has revealed yet another serious condition linked to one of the most hazardous jobs around.
A simple way to battle the No. 1 killer of seniors  Featured
A simple way to battle the No. 1 killer of seniors
The American Heart Association says doing this can increase independence, quality of life and overall health.
“Sometimes it can totally reverse the stroke” 
“Sometimes it can totally reverse the stroke”
For a stroke victim, time is of the essence. Learn about one patient’s story and what he credits for his near total recovery.
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life 
Midlife fitness reduces risk of stroke later in life
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. New research shows physical activity in midlife could pay big dividends.
Resilience despite all odds: A decade of health problems  Featured
Resilience despite all odds: A decade of health problems
Rob Besecker’s near-death experience has led him to live life to the fullest. Learn more about his story.