Heart disease differences in men and women

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States.

But did you know its presentation depends on your sex?

We know heart disease is a devastating condition that does permanent damage to the body. However, men and women share the disease burden differently, depending on specific factors.

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Are seed oils bad for your heart?

Are seed oils healthy? That depends on who you ask.  If you ask someone in a multi-million dollar industry with a lot of money to lose, you’d probably hear whatever they thought would keep the dollars rolling in — whether the claims are true or not. The global consumption of seed oil has increased nearly

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Can chronic diseases be cured?

Many of us have been conditioned to think that chronic diseases are inevitable. Once we reach 50 or sprout gray hair, we’re practically next in line for arthritis, diabetes, or heart disease. But this is just social conditioning created by decades of poor medical education. In fact, when you look back on history, the rise

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Introduction to Alcohol

Cholesterol is extremely misunderstood: it’s a vital component of our cell membranes (including white blood cells). While certain cholesterol levels can indicate an elevated risk of heart disease, it’s important to understand the full picture.

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5 Tests that Measure Your Risks for Heart Disease

You’re already well-aware of heart disease and the disastrous effects it can have on your health. But, if the rampant prevalence of it is anything to go by, you may not know where to begin with disease prevention or how to measure your heart health in the first place. Please don’t feel singled out: 68% of

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The connection between metabolic health and heart disease

Most Americans don’t realize how much metabolic health impacts their hearts. In fact, we’ve reached a point where feeling unwell is just a normal part of daily life, and not a warning sign of things to come. There are countless studies connecting metabolic health and heart disease. Thankfully, it’s mostly good news — many diseases

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5 steps to prevent heart disease

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US — regardless of age, gender, or demographic.  Cardiovascular disease claims a life every 34 seconds.  That’s 2,500+ parents, children, and siblings losing their lives every single day. I’m not saying this to scare you. You’ve already been lectured up and down about exercising more

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