Articles on Heart Health

What could be better than a hearty, creamy vegetable soup for dinner?  Treat your family to this healthy and tasty soup tonight! Creamy Vegetable Soup Author: Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD, LDN Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp onion, sliced 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup milk ~1/4 lb carrot, ...
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Understanding Pre-Hypertension If you think your blood pressure is OK because you’ve never heard the words, “You have high blood pressure,” think again. Pre-hypertension is a category for blood pressure that is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called high blood pressure. Blood pressure that is even ...
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      It may come as no surprise to you to learn that overweight, obesity, and diabetes are some of the most common medical problems found in adults today. Part of what is so alarming about these diseases is that they put you at risk for a variety of other health ...
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As a cookbook author with more than 20 years of cooking experience, Holly Clegg knows just what we need to make our vegetable dishes more interesting. It’s well known how healthy broccoli can be, as it’s packed with vitamins and fiber, but occasionally you might want a change from just ...
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Do you love shopping, sampling items, and learning about newly released products? If so, a day at Costco may be just what you need! Even better, you may be able to improve your blood glucose control just by walking the aisles at your local Costco warehouse. There are many ways ...
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If you’re like most people with diabetes, chances are a trip to Costco can be exciting, yet stressful, all at the same time. You may be looking forward to finding new foods to try or stocking up on ingredients to make a healthy recipe. But, at the same time, trying ...
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There have been a lot of changes in the healthcare field in the last 50 years. Doctors have a much better understanding of many conditions than they did in the past. There are also lots of new medicines available today to treat a wide variety of different diseases. New technologies ...
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The decision to stop smoking is one of the best actions you can take to improve your health. You may be concerned about gaining weight, but try not to worry about it as you quit. Focus on stopping smoking first, and then continue to improve your health in other ways ...
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Are you trying to lose weight this year? Losing weight can be hard, since it involves making many changes to your eating and exercise habits. The key to losing weight is to take each step of your journey one day at a time. This journey includes trying new foods, like ...
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You know that good nutrition is important for staying healthy with diabetes, so you probably try to eat meals containing plenty of vegetables, a good protein source, good fats, and small portions of fruit, beans, and whole grains. But sometimes diet alone isn't enough, particularly if you have diabetes-related complications or aren't ...
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