HEALTH TOPICS 
Is crying good for you?
It's safe to say that 2020 gave us more than enough to cry about. Yet even prior to last year,… More »
What’s for dinner?
Even people who enjoy cooking sometimes need inspiration for heart-healthy dinner ideas. But there are many options, including those for… More »
Women, alcohol, and COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use is a common response to coping with stress. Alcohol use increased following the September 11th terrorist attacks… More »
Foods that fight inflammation
Pro-inflammatory foods include fried foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and red meat. Green vegetables, berries, whole grains, and fatty fish are… More »
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Step up your walking workouts
Walking can improve cardiovascular health, strengthen the immune system, and help manage weight. Yet it’s easy to make walks too passive. To provide the full benefits of walking, workouts need to pose a challenge and be tailored to meet specific… More »
Implanted heart device? Beware of newer smartphones and wearables
People who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or pacemaker should avoid the iPhone 12 as well as wearable devices, such as the Fitbit and Apple Watch, that use magnetic chargers. More »
Weight-loss diets that keep your heart happy
People should be cautious about weight-loss diets that restrict a specific category of food (such as carbohydrates, fats, or even animal products) without focusing on the overall quality of the foods. Diets with lots of ultra-processed foods or red meat… (Locked) More »
Harvard finding: Aspirin tied to reduced colorectal cancer risk
Compared with people who didn’t take aspirin, people ages 70 or older who took aspirin at least twice per week had a 20% lower risk for developing colorectal cancer—but only if they had begun the therapy by age 65. More »
