All posts tagged goals
SimpleScience@Heart 7: lucky number for reducing stroke risk
Seven may be your lucky number when it comes to reducing stroke risk. For every extra seven grams of fiber people added to their daily diet, their risk of having a stroke decreased by 7 percent, according to a new …
Ramp Up Your Workout Motivation
Has your workout become routine and boring? Lack of motivation seems to be one of the biggest barriers for a lot of people who are exercising and eating
Look out for hidden sodium in processed foods
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that all Americans consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day, more than twice our average intake of 3,400
Finding Flavor Beyond the Shaker
For the next three weeks, the American Heart Association challenges you to kick back on the salt. But that doesn't mean three weeks of eating boring, bland food.
Ways to maintain your Heart-healthy resolutions
A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. For most Americans, holiday eating is
The Current State of our Heart Health
Poor eating and exercise habits could be the game-changer in the fight against heart disease and stroke deaths, according to the American Heart Association’s “Heart Disease and Stroke
SimpleScience@Heart: Average American has at least 4 of 7 major heart-health risk factors
The average American has at least four of the seven major factors that compromise their heart health, according to a new study. The American Heart Association defines ideal heart
Working out in cooler weather
If you’ve been exercising outdoors lately you might be feeling more like a popsicle after a workout than heart healthy. As the temperatures start to drop many people
Dodging the Flu helps your Heart
Flu season is upon us. While all the coughing, sniffling and wheezing can be tough on your sinuses, it can also be harsh on your heart. But before
Keep Calm and Organize On
This post is an ode to the organizers. Those of you who have immaculate desks at work, color code your entire closets or label everything in your homes--







