Women must remember to never take a wait-and-see approach to their heart health. The longer a woman waits, the more damage can occur. More »
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If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »
Eating a low-fat diet and making smart food choices can help decrease one of the major risk factors for heart attack -- high blood cholesterol. Follow these tips to lower your fat and cholesterol intake. More »
Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »
Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »
February is National Heart Month. More women die from heart disease than breast cancer, and heart disease can affect women of any age. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »
Thanksgiving means one thing: the cooking starts early and the eating ends late. If you are diabetic, this could be quite a challenge for your blood glucose control. So what’s a person to do? More »
Coronary artery disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. Women can expect heart disease to catch up with them as they get older. More »
Managing diabetes can be a lot of work and sometimes it can seem like even your best efforts aren't paying off. At times likes this it's easy to get discouraged, but there are ways to move from discouraged to encouraged. More »
November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the symptoms or warning signs for diabetes? Do not ignore what your body may be telling you. More »
If you're diabetic, you know what foods you can and can't have. But what about alcohol? Is it OK to have a have a glass of wine? Do you know the effects of alcohol on your body if you have diabetes? More »
A picnic in the park can be an enjoyable way to spend a meal. With proper protection, you can avoid insects that will turn you into their lunch. More »
The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »
Missouri holds the dubious distinction of 11th fattest in the nation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 2004 study by the CDC found that the cost of treating obesity in Missouri was $1.6 billion. More »
