Unclogged Arteries: Updates On Eliminating Cholesterol
September 8, 2021
Chances are if you’re an older adult, you’re either taking a Statin medication to lower your cholesterol or you’ve been advised to alter your diet to eliminate foods that may exacerbate the build-up of cholesterol in your bloodstream. It’s almost a right of passage as you enter your later years…
Food Factors: More Evidence That What You Eat Affects How You Feel
March 17, 2021
You are what you eat, as the old saying goes. And for too many of us, what we’re eating is doing in our hearts. Regular readers of agebuzz know that your diet can directly impact your cardiovascular system and up your risk of heart disease, stroke, or even death. A…
Have A Heart: Reminders From February’s Heart Health Month
February 3, 2021
Just like Groundhog Day, it comes around every February. That is, February is always designated as Heart Health Month, a yearly reminder that heart disease is the #1 killer in our country. And this year, and in several years to come, heart disease deaths will likely climb even higher due…
The Beat Goes On: Important Updates On Medications And Heart Health
November 18, 2020
Whenever you need to take several medications to combat a disease or address multiple conditions, there’s always the potential for problems: You may have trouble keeping track of when and how many pills you’ve taken, you may have trouble swallowing multiple pills, or you may run into trouble if certain…
Chew The Fat: High-Fat Dairy And Other Dietary Quandaries
October 30, 2019
For many, there’s nothing quite like the rich, creamy taste of premium ice cream or the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of a hot buttered roll. But while your tastebuds lust for these high-fat flavors, your heart may know something different. Despite suggestions that high-fat dairy is harmless to ingest, the reality is…
Eat Away: Healthy Diet Choices For You And Those Who Follow You
March 20, 2019
Eating healthy for yourself is tough enough. Trying to do that while also being aware of the environmental impact of your food choices is even more challenging. But as a recent report makes clear, we’ve reached the point where the negative environmental impact of the way we currently eat could…