Articles for Tag: "heart disease"

Get off your seat for better health 
Get off your seat for better health
Research shows the more time people spend sitting, the higher their risk for heart disease, diabetes and other diseases.
Why I love February 
Why I love February
My love for this month, or American Heart Month, started on December 18, 2012, when, at age 32, I had a heart attack.
What can we learn from Ernie Banks’ sudden passing? 
What can we learn from Ernie Banks’ sudden passing?
Mr. Cub reportedly died following a heart attack. Are you at risk as well?
How on-the-job stress affected one cop’s heart  Featured
How on-the-job stress affected one cop’s heart
A Chicago detective shares his story.
Overcoming the diagnosis of diabetes  Featured
Overcoming the diagnosis of diabetes
New recommendations encourage adults to get screened at an earlier age to avoid the risk of the disease.
How yogurt can reduce diabetes risk 
How yogurt can reduce diabetes risk
New research says this popular food choice can ward off disease.
How diabetes can harm your heart 
How diabetes can harm your heart
Learn how diabetes increases your risk of heart disease.