We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us and that it will help us live longer, healthier lives; but what does that mean? What happens if we don’t exercise and how does our body change when we do? Continue reading Exercise: Benefits
More and more, it’s common to read about the dangers of triglycerides and how they are going to lead us to an early death. But why the hype? What’s their connection to cardiovascular disease (CVD)? And what is a triglyceride anyway? Continue reading Heart Health: Triglycerides
So far we’ve talked about cholesterol and blood pressure, both of which are indicators of heart health. If either of them are too high, it’s indicative of an issue we need to resolve. Today, we’re going to talk about two of the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Continue reading Heart Health: Atherosclerosis
When it comes to heart health, one of the most important things to pay attention to is our blood pressure. As one of the vital signs that doctors check to get a baseline indicator of our health, a healthy blood pressure is indicative of much more than a healthy heart. First, science. Let’s start with what blood pressure is. It all starts with the heart. … Continue reading Heart Health: Blood Pressure
