Recipe by the American Heart Association
Chips and Salsa are a Mexican treat that can really run up the amount of calories and sodium in your meal. Sodium intake is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. At a typical Mexican restaurant, just 8 tortilla chips can have up to 120 mgs of salt. For a healthy alternative
Anytime we are buying a product or a service, we scout out the best price. Take buying a car, for example. You likely visit five different dealerships, compare countless cars, and consult all of your family, friends, and neighbors before bargaining the best price. However, in regard to healthcare, price shopping seems to be the one area that is
July is a month to celebrate our freedom in the United States. Being free gives us the ability to achieve great things, but none of this would be possible without the amazing men and women in our armed services. However, there is a silent killer amongst these men and women that a recent study by the American Heart Association
“Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you react to it.”
-Charles Swindoll
The first step to acting positively to stressful events is realizing that stress is normal and natural. It is important to always be present in the moment and develop tactics to keep yourself optimistic.
One thing we are in complete control over is how we react,
Heart disease is still the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, beating out all cancers combined, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Heart disease and stroke cost American nearly $1 billion a day in lost productivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although health is more important than
There are many myths surrounding prescribed statins. Statin is a vital drug used by many providers to help those with high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Some myths are that they cause diabetes, destroy muscle tissue, cause dementia and more. However, one of these myths about statins has been debunked by
