When you hear the word “cardio,” what jumps to mind? For many, cardio is just another word for running. And if you love to run, that’s great. But there’s so much more to cardio than just running. There’s a whole array of exercises you can…
Heart health articles
Regular physical activity can help you feel better and stay healthier. Every bit counts—even light exercise can help make your heart stronger. Getting regular exercise helps:1 Improve sleep, memory and attention Boost your mood and sense of well-being Strengthen muscles and bones Reduce risks of…
About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack or stroke.1 Recognizing heart attacks It happens every minute of every day, all year long. Every heart attack behaves differently, but the result is ultimately the same. The blood flow that brings…
Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for U.S. women.1 Surprised? So are over 50% of U.S. women.1 Women have a higher risk of the heart diseases that cause heart attacks.1 But when a heart attack happens, men and women often have different symptoms.2…
Ask any nutrition or fitness expert and they’ll agree that getting healthier starts with your eating habits. You can run 20 miles a week, lift weights and get 8 hours of sleep every night (which are all great to do too!). But if you’re eating…
Everything you do helps your heart keep the beat. Your heart beats on average around 100,000 times each day. Walking up a flight of stairs will make it go faster, as will being near someone you love. Sometimes, it will beat slower due to medications…
And your heart does too. Dark chocolate can be the ultimate secret weapon when you’re craving a treat. It’s made from just cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sugar. The higher the percentage of solids, the more pure, rich chocolate flavor it has. Cocoa is rich…
There are several key approaches you can take to help manage your blood pressure. That’s because genetic, lifestyle and health factors all contribute to blood pressure levels. When attempting to manage or lower your blood pressure, results will vary from person to person. It may…