All posts tagged physical activity
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 health as optimal levels of seven factors: blood pressure, total cholesterol, …
Finals Week: I’m Stressing Out!
It’s final exam week. You have 3 projects due, one exam, an interview at 3 p.m., and your significant other is asking you over tonight to “talk.” You
Still Stuffed? Simple ideas to burn the Thanksgiving calories
Ok, so possibly you had just a bit too much to eat on Thanksgiving. Guess what? You are not alone!!! Most of us did. Koodles to you if
Heart healthy Thanksgiving travel tips
According to AAA, an estimated 43 million Americans will be traveling over 50 miles from home to arrive to their holiday destination this year. You can bet that
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
SimpleScience@Heart: Latinos meet 5 of American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 goals
Latinos fare better than other Americans on five out of seven American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 heart-healthy goals. In a poll of nearly 16,000 Latino adults, they had
Get your Heart in the Game!
I love October. Not for the cooler weather, the changing leaves or the costume parties-- I love October for the baseball! The most exciting weeks of the nation’s
National Dog Week
What’s better than a romp in the park, a scratch behind the ears or snaring a Frisbee in the back yard? It’s National Dog Week, which makes it
Heart-healthy DIY workout solutions
Finally, autumn is here! While we say goodbye to bikini season, fall is a great time to reinvigorate your workout schedule. Personally, I love going for a jog
Heart healthy beyond the borders
You already know that we’re passionate about spreading the message of heart health awareness across the country. But who says we can’t be over-achievers? Heart disease knows no








