The Mayo Clinic Diet: A weight-loss program for life The Mayo Clinic Diet is a lifestyle approach to weight loss […]
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Can eating more whole-grain foods help lower blood pressure? Answer From Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. It might. Regularly eating more whole-grain […]
Which spread is better for my heart — butter or margarine?
Margarine often tops butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is a blend of oils that are mostly unsaturated […]
Women Urged to Take Charge for Better Heart Health
When it comes to heart disease, men and women are not created equal, says the founder of Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Heart Clinic Sharonne […]
How cutting calories helps your heart
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says cutting calories may help […]
Heart-healthier choices at fast-food restaurants
More than 36 percent of American adults consume fast food on a given day, according to a recent report by the Centers […]
Clear liquid diet
Clear liquid diet Clear liquids such as water, broth and gelatin are prescribed for a short time before or after […]
10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease.By Mayo […]
Small changes can lead to heart health, Mayo Clinic expert says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Switching from an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle to healthy eating and exercise can be daunting. In […]
Menopause and the heart connection
Women experience menopause at different ages — and different ways — which can, among other things, affect their heart health. […]
Yo-Yo dieting hard on a woman’s heart
You have a big event coming up and need to fit into that great dress. So you crash diet ─ only […]
Heart Health Challenge: Mind Your Salt
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. In honor of heart […]