Articles for Tag: "heart disease"

Cholesterol Quiz 
Cholesterol Quiz
Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its impact on your health.
New initiative helps South Asian restaurants in Chicago use less salt 
New initiative helps South Asian restaurants in Chicago use less salt
While Chicago does not have this law, four South Asian restaurants have taken steps to reduce the amount of salt in foods.
Get rid of that beer belly  Featured
Get rid of that beer belly
Learn tips to melt that extra belly fat without resorting to salad.
Are men healthier than women as we age? 
Are men healthier than women as we age?
It’s four times more common to find a female centenarian, but their male counterparts tend to be in better shape.
More kids are being injured by toppling TVs 
More kids are being injured by toppling TVs
Find out how to safely install your television set to prevent these accidents from happening.
Hepatitis C may increase risk of heart disease and stroke 
Hepatitis C may increase risk of heart disease and stroke
A cardiologist encourages those at risk to talk to their doctor about getting tested.
Is 30 minutes of exercise a day enough? 
Is 30 minutes of exercise a day enough?
Working out more than 150 minutes each week could be better for your heart.