You should get your blood pressure checked regularly to help prevent your heart from working to hard.
"If your blood pressure is normal (below 120/80 mm HG), have it checked at least every two years
Controlling your cholesterol can be tricky when there is so much food out there to deter you. You want to try and keep your cholesterol under 200mg/dL. How does one do this?
"Read food labels to make sure you choose foods low in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol
Most states in the country have an obese adult population above 20 percent, according to the latest Gallup Index Healthways Well-Being Index.
You're reminded to eat healthy all the time. The hard part is figuring out how to eat better. According to the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association:
"A heart-healthy diet takes into account proper energy balance
Everyone is always talking about how they need to lose weight. A great reason to maintain a healthy weight is to reduce your risk of health problems in the future.
Parents, don’t let your kids fool you into getting them a Nintendo Wii with promises that it’ll make them exercise more. A newly released study says that’s just a bunch of bologna.
The health care law of 2010 was the signature legislation of Barack Obama’s first term as President. However, according to a new poll from Gallup, the public is still very divided on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Friday, March 2 from 9am - 8:30pm there will be a FREE health and wellness assessment for anyone 18 years of age and older. This health and wellness assessment will take place at the Utica College Gym in Utica
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But if you need a little reminder here's a great reason to quit smoking from the American Heart Association & the American Stroke Association.
Fewer Americans got their health insurance through an employer in 2011 than in 2010, according to a new report from the Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index.
Food that is high in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, including antioxidants and is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium can help reduce your risk of heart disease.
Having a pet has been found to lower stress levels. Now, a new study finds for those living with chronic disease having a furry friend improves heart health.
