As we welcomed the start of a New Year on January 1st 2015, many of us made New Year’s resolutions. Most New Year’s resolutions are weight and health related. Perhaps this year your goal is to lose weight. Or you found yourself saying I am going to work out every day starting now! Have you […]
The Facts Behind Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States, representing over 34% of all mortality. Add in vascular disease (the #3 leading cause of mortality) and you can see why the prevalence of death from total vascular disease is such a concern. The bad news is that cardiovascular disease (CVD) […]
Exercise for a Healthy Heart
The Heart Foundation states that heart disease is the number one cause of death for both women and men in the United States. A person who exercises often and vigorously has the lowest risk for heart disease, but any amount of exercise is beneficial. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association losing 10% […]