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Virginia Tims-Lawson, Editor
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Heart Health

Latest Stories

Jim Blanchard

What really matters about cholesterol in the big scheme of things

Cholesterol remains one of the most confusing areas of both nutrition and heart health. So, I’ll break it all down for you here… First, you need to know the difference between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol. I’ll get right to the point: Focus on blood cholesterol; don’t get too hung up on the cholesterol content of foods. […]

Jim Blanchard

Cocoa for peripheral artery disease and healthier arteries

When I was in my 30s, I remember sitting around the dinner table having a conversation with my great aunts about some of the things to look forward to as you get older. One aunt said she was thrilled when the hair on her legs stopped growing so much and she could cut down on […]

Jim Blanchard

Why senior adults that tee off regularly could live up to 5 years longer

I’ve always turned my nose up at golf. Not that I’m a real sports nut otherwise, but it just never seemed like “real exercise” to me, or like a real sport. Ever watch a game of golf on TV? Not very exciting. The truth is, it always seemed like an “old person’s game.” But now […]

Jim Blanchard

A cardiologist’s 10 tips for eating heart-healthy on a budget

There’s a pervasive myth out there that healthy foods are prohibitively expensive. I’m here to tell you that the opposite is true — at least, it can be true! Most people can actually save money by eating better. If you resolved to improve your eating habits, but don’t want to break the bank, here are my tips on […]

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