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The link between salt and blood pressure

In early June, I wrote a post about a study that stated a low-sodium diet didn't have as great of an impact on heart health as previously thought. Now ... Read More »

Broccoli may undo diabetes damage

Chris recently put broccoli on his list of death-defying foods for its preventative benefits against certain forms of cancer. But the benefits of ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Steer toward sterols

You know that eating foods like greasy burgers and fries can give your cholesterol level an unwanted boost. But there are foods you can eat that will ... Read More »

Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: "Good" stored body fat helps heart survive

Life Fit Chat with That's Fit Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis brings conversation provoking tidbits to your table, served up with a touch of spice! ... Read More »

Eating fish for your heart? Skip the tilapia

Eating right is an important way to protect your heart. Many people turn to fish as a low-fat, high quality source of protein. But researchers at the ... Read More »

Cleveland Clinic pairs with Weight Watchers

The renowned Cleveland Clinic isn't just taking care of its patients, it's also making sure that employees are in good health as well. The hospital ... Read More »

Shaking up beliefs about salt

New research is shaking up the belief that a low-salt diet benefits heart health. A low-sodium diet has long been recommended to lower blood pressure, ... Read More »

Top 10 heart-friendly cities

Using factors such as stress levels, cardiovascular mortality, high blood pressure, smoking, and the number of people who commute by foot/bike instead ... Read More »

Exercise during pregnancy leads to healthier hearts

Long gone are the days when pregnant women were expected to rest and eat for two. Research shows that, among other benefits, a fit and active ... Read More »

Tart cherries are a smart snack

University of Michigan researchers have found that tiny little tart cherries can have a big impact on heart health and on diabetes. During the study ... Read More »