Insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease For decades, cholesterol has been vilified as the key factor driving heart attacks and strokes. While new drugs can drastically reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, studies suggest that lives are not being saved by this approach. A paradigm shift is underway, and refined carbohydrates, sugar, and insulin resistance are emerging as..
3 dishes you’ll love Do you eat foods that nurture your heart? Typically, brightly colored vegetables, oily fish that provide essential omega fatty acids, whole grains, nuts, legumes, tomatoes, and dark leafy greens provide amazing nutrients for heart health. Here are three delicious heart-healthy dishes to try. Taco Tower with Spinach Hummus SERVES 8 A..
Permission to love yourself You’ve likely read time and again that self-care is something we’re supposed to do, and maybe you’ve even dabbled in it on occasion. But many of us have a hard time committing to it. Here are some tips to help you create your own personalized plan. What is self-care, anyway? The..
Men and women have different experiences A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart muscle becomes blocked, restricting oxygen. Depending on how long blood supply is cut off, heart damage can occur, from mild to severe, and can sometimes be fatal. Did you know that men and women experience heart attacks in unique..
Do you practice emotional agility? The world has changed dramatically in the past year, and many of us are fighting to remain positive and hopeful during these trying times. According to experts, it’s not positivity, but emotional agility that’s the key to resiliency and greater happiness overall. What is emotional agility? The term emotional agility..