Your heart is a hard-working engine that powers everything you do, from running around after your kids to keeping up at work. Doesn’t that mean that taking care of it and keeping it healthy should be at the top of your wellness priorities? Of course! Unfortunately, that understanding raises the bigger question of how to …
Cardiovascular health is one of the mainstays of maintaining good overall health. Without adequate cardiovascular health, many day-to-day tasks become difficult and prohibitive. One important aspect of maintaining cardiovascular health is engaging in activities that positively stimulate the cardiovascular system. Though most people often hear “cardio” and think “running,” there are many other, less obvious …
Did you know the average American consumes about 57 pounds of added sugar each year? To provide some perspective, that is about 17 teaspoons each day, where the American Heart Association only recommends six teaspoons each day. Since the consumption of added sugar is so far from the recommended amount, it is not hard to …