Maintaining a balanced and heart-healthy diet can sometimes feel like an uphill battle in today’s world, where convenience often trumps health, but with heart disease being the #1 cause of death worldwide, it is important to know how you can …
Read PostHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.1 The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions with the most common type in the United States being Coronary Heart Disease (CAD).2 Age is the …
Read PostWhat is Frailty? Frailty is often discussed in terms of a phenotype which is a set of observable characteristics of an individual. The frailty phenotype is also called Fried’s Phenotype. Fried’s Phenotype is when three or more of the following …
Read PostThe fundamental health benefits of exercise walking are many. Metabolically, it helps control weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile. Walking is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to …
Read PostDid you know sitting is the new smoking? Sitting for extended periods is linked with several health concerns1,2. These include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar and cholesterol levels, vascular problems, low back and spine issues, and weight gain1,2. Moreover, …
Read PostExercising does not have to be hard! You do not need to spend hours at the gym lifting weights or running on a treadmill with no destination in site, especially if you do not enjoy these activities. Going for daily …
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