140 Search Results for "lower cholesterol"

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3 Common Foods That Are Horrible for Your Heart Health According to Experts (and What to Eat Instead)

Heart disease is, to this day, the leading cause of death in the United States.1 While maintaining heart health might seem like an intimidating task, making simple dietary changes can substantially improve cardiovascular well-being. Here, we’ll take a look at three common foods that experts recommend minimizing or completely eliminating from your diet to promote […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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5 of The Best (and Worst) Foods For Heart Failure

Heart failure is a serious condition that occurs when the heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs. It affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality. While medication and lifestyle changes are crucial for managing heart failure, diet also plays a significant role in maintaining […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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20 Eye-Opening Medical Facts That Will Shock You

Medical facts are not only informative but can also be incredibly eye-opening. They have the power to challenge our assumptions, confront our fears, and broaden our understanding of the human body and healthcare. In this article, we will explore some fascinating and unexpected medical facts that are sure to shock and captivate you. 20 Surprising […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 7 min read

10 Signs That You Need To Drink More Water Immediately

We’ve all heard that the human body is primarily composed of water and that we need to consume a certain amount in order to survive. Your muscles and kidneys are composed of 73% water; your blood is composed of 83% water; your lungs are 90% water and your brain is made up of 76% water.  We lose […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 11 min read

10 Reasons Why You Should Start Eating Celery More Often

Celery, which has the scientific name Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family called Apiaceae. The benefits of celery begin with it being an excellent source of antioxidants and beneficial enzymes, in addition to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. Administered as an anti-hypertensive agent in folk medicine for centuries, celery continues to prove […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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These Personality Traits May Be Able to Predict Dementia, Study Finds

Dementia, a progressive and debilitating brain disorder, affects millions of people worldwide. While age and genetics are known risk factors, a new study funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) suggests that certain personality traits may also play a role in predicting dementia. Published in the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, the study explores […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

15 Signs of Insulin Resistance and How It Affects Weight Loss

Weight loss is a common health goal for many individuals, but certain factors can impede progress, with insulin resistance being a crucial aspect to consider.But what exactly is insulin resistance, and what is its impact on weight loss? These are 15 signs that indicate the presence of insulin resistance in the body, steps to take […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Spirulina: One of the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet

Spirulina is a blue-green alga that grows in both fresh and salt water. It has been consumed as a food source for thousands of years and is now frequently used as an ingredient in dietary supplements and other health products. If you’re looking for a way to supplement your diet, these are reasons why spirulina […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Getting Your First Period Before or After Age 12 May Increase Your Risk for Heart Problems

Apparently, 12 is the magic number. And I’m not just saying that because I got my first period at age 12. Getting your first period, sometimes referred to as menarche, before or after this age can increase your risk for heart problems, including heart attack, stroke, and even heart failure. However, most women aren’t aware […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

 · 9 min read

28 American Foods That Are Banned In Other Countries

There are foods out there that aren’t good for you and yet we continue to eat them every day. Junk food, sweets, and highly processed packaged foods are in nearly every kitchen cupboard and fridge in America. Did you know, however, that there are some foods or ingredients that are so bad, they’re actually banned […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 7 min read

Foods You Should Consider Eliminating if You No Longer Have a Gallbladder

In the United States and around the world, gallstones and gallbladder disease is on the rise. About twenty million Americans, or fifteen percent of the population, have gallstones. Of those people, eighty-five percent of their gallstones are cholesterol stones, correlating with the rise in obesity and high cholesterol. Because of this, there are about 700,000 […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team