Heart Attack

The news about cardiovascular disease and women is alarming. Estimates are that by the year 2050, 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease, up from 50% in 2020. Driven by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, a surge in heart disease cases among women is anticipated, and younger women…

By now, you probably know the drill when it comes to putting together the basics of a healthy diet: Avoid ultra-processed foods, and instead, stick to whole foods as much as you can, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, minimally processed meats and fish, legumes and whole grains. But…

As we noted in an earlier post, exercise is one of the most valuable activities you can undertake for your heart health. And while you might think cardio exercise is the most important physical activity for heart health, it turns out that a combination of cardio, strength training, and even…

For most of us, our daily coffee routine is not optional but rather essential. It would likely take definitive scientific evidence of negative health consequences to get us to reconsider how much coffee we drink. However, there are occasional rumblings in the literature about whether coffee- especially caffeinated coffee- might…

While it appears that everyone loses a bit of muscle as they get older, sarcopenia (the progressive loss of muscle mass, function, and strength) is not inevitable if you’re willing to put in the work and dedication necessary to restore and maintain muscles. We’ve published a strong and steady stream…

By now, you likely know that regular, daily movement is critical for healthy aging. You also likely know that most major health and medical organizations recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week to support healthy aging, including a healthy heart. The American College of Cardiology, among…