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This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

How to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the buildup of plaque within the heart’s arteries, which causes a decrease in blood flow. When a coronary artery becomes fully blocked and blood flow has stopped, a heart attack results. As you may know, heart attacks may permanently damage the heart muscle. Risk factors for CHD include: high LDL …

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

9 Health Rules That Doctors Never Break

Top doctors share the best health tips and health advice they themselves follow to prevent skin cancer and breast cancer, reduce back pain, prevent stress and more.

Cardio vs. Resistance Training: Which is Healthier?

Knee Issues? Here Are 3 Cardio Alternatives to Running

When most people think of cardio they think of high-impact exercises like running. For people with knee issues, that kind of high-impact exercise can be very

Ask Healthy Living: Should I Do Cardio Or Weights First?

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Is resistance training better than cardio exercise? And can it make your heart healthier?

Although resistance training is good, if you restrict yourself to only that form of exercise, are you missing the boat on protecting your heart?

7 Ways to Get your Cardio Exercise Fix (Get Healthy with your Fit Friends)

Who are your fitness friends? Who challenges you to get off your butt and into some running shoes? Who texts you if you’re not at spinning to find out where you are<br>My fitness friends are Lisa, Kelly and Anitra. We have bonded over miles and miles of pretend road, and hours and hours of conversation in our spinning room at the gym. We have burned thousands of calories together – enough to sweat off some of the wine and treats we’ve consumed…

Cardio machines: Which one is right for you?

Stationary Bike: This machine causes the least impact on your joints, making it a great option for people with knee pain or injuries. Burn more calories at a standing climb with high resistance, just like you’re in a spinning class, rather than pedaling away in seated position like you’re taking a leisurely ride home from work<br>Treadmill: Since you’re able to adjust the speed and incline, treadmills come in handy when you want to maintain a certain pace or run intervals (perfect for…

Healthy Oils: Which is Best?

If you're interested in trying new healthy oils, but aren't sure which ones you should use, here are several olive oil substitutions and their best uses.

Vitamin Supplements: Healthy or Hoax?

The American Heart Association answers the question, can vitamin supplements really make you healthier? Some can be beneficial, but the key to vitamin and mineral success is eating a balanced diet.

5 tips to a healthier heart

The leading cause of death for both women and men is heart disease, claiming approximately 600,000 lives each year. This equates to one in every four deaths. What’s more, someone

Healthy Living: Is Sitting As Bad As Smoking?

Research studies show “sitting is the new smoking.” Check out these five easy ways to sit less and move more for healthy living!

Coffee, a Healthy Addiction?

Is your morning coffee addiction a healthy one? Studies have shown the many benefits of coffee. Read on for three reasons to love coffee.

Is an Optimistic Mind Associated with a Healthy Heart?

Merely alleviating anxiety and stress don’t necessarily lead to better life outcomes. Positive characteristics, such as optimism, vitality, meaning, and subjective life satisfaction are immensely important in their own right and can lead to better cardiovascular health.

How to Ensure Your Drinking Water is Healthy

Clean water is crucial for health—these filtration systems can ensure your body gets the highest quality.

6 Steps for the Whole Family to be Healthy

Making time for a healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. But the good news is that making a few small simple lifestyle changes can lead to healthy habits that require little thought or effort.