21 October 2008 20:00
Top 10 Tips For Better Heart Health
1. Fill up on fiber. Not only does fiber help lower levels of LDL ( quot;bad quot;) cholesterol, it can aid weight management. Being overweight raises your risk of heart failure by a third, while being obese doubles it. While two-thirds of Americans are too heavy, only half get enough fiber.
21 October 2008 19:00
Does Green Tea Lower Heart Disease Risk?
All right, this green tea article has been hanging over my head for too long. I just couldn t get motivated to wade through all the research to determine if yes, this is an effective way to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, or no, it s just a lot of hype.
19 October 2008 22:00
Using a Heart Rate Monitor to Get Fit
A heart rate monitor is a device that can be used for measuring the real time heart rate of an individual. There are two basic components of a heart rate monitor; the chest strap and wrist receiver/watch. Heart rate monitors have proved to be a great aid in exercise and workout routines. It allows an individual to maintain a proper balance between
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