It’s no secret that most of us could probably stand to . Now, there’s more incentive than ever to do so, as a new analysis finds that eating more than five servings of fruits and veggies per day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, and early death. The researchers found the greatest benefit came from eating 10 portions of f...
The number of people diagnosed with heart failure is increasing and projected to rise by 46 percent by 2030, resulting in more than 8 million people with heart failure, according to the published Wednesday. There are several reasons for the rise in heart failure, which means the heart is too weak to pump ...
What you don’t know about high blood pressure could hurt you. High blood pressure affects one in three Americans,1 yet many people with the condition don’t know they have it. Uncontrolled raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the Un...
Visiting your physician for an annual checkup is a simple – and essential – step to keeping your heart healthy and your self healthy. Why, then, do some men refuse to go to the doctor regularly? Here are 10 reasons why many men skip this important appointment. (And, more importantly, 10 ways to counter those reasons and get yourself or a perso...
Have high blood pressure? Then you have a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease. Have high cholesterol too? The risk is higher. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, (HBP) putting them at a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). If other conditions, such as elevated cholesterol are also pres...
If you have high blood pressure, it's critical that you follow your prescribed treatment plan. Here's why. If you're among the 1 in 3 Americans who has high blood pressure (hypertension), take note: it's not something you can afford to ignore. High blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Since symptoms can be strong motivators,...
Vita is Celebrating Ten Years! I would like to begin by inviting you to join me at our ten-year anniversary celebration on October 17, between 5pm & 9pm at . Thanks to you, Vita continues to be a successful and growing company. The last ten years have been a rewarding journey full of ...