It's American Heart Month, and for this week's PHMP Online Knowledgebase article, we'll be sharing some heart-healthy recipes courtesy of the American Heart Association. Typically, recipes are organized by meal and dish—but we're changing things up. Instead, we're focused on the ingredients, specifically, meals...
Aspirin and the prevention of heart attacks: it's just one of "those things" we all know and have come to accept without hesitation. Aspirin's beneficial role in heart health has been in the public consciousness for so long it's become one of those "go-to" preventative measures,...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're doing our part and exploring the intricacies of the thyroid. Last week's article (which you can read here) took a peek at the basic of the thyroid: the symptoms and health problems associated with it. Now we're going...
January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and so we're going to do our part and ...
input#fieldname18_1:hover { cursor: default; } [wbcr_css_snippet id="18736"] Carrying around too much weight feels uncomfortable, and it can also damage your health. According the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates have skyrocketed in the United States in recent years. 1 As...
The amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. Dietary guidelines suggest that we get about half of our calories from carbohydrates. On the other hand, some claim that carbs may lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, and that most people should limit...
More than one-third of U.S. adults routinely sleep fewer than six hours a night. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and that's bad news. The benefits of adequate sleep range from better heart health and less stress to improved memory and...
Vegetables are low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients. In addition, many are low in carbs and high in fiber, making them ideal for low-carb diets. The definition of a low-carb diet varies widely. Most are under 150 grams of carbs per...
Vegetables are low in calories but rich in vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients. In addition, many are low in carbs and high in fiber, making them ideal for low-carb diets. The definition of a low-carb diet varies widely. Most are under 150 grams of carbs per...
Spoiler alert: they’re all delicious. Heart health is not a subject to take lightly. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. An estimated 44 million U.S. women are affected by cardiovascular disease, causing 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year. And one of the most...
Love chocolate? When it comes to getting your chocolate fix, finding satisfying treats that won't leave you feeling guilty can be tough. Typical chocolate treats like ice cream, candy bars, and cakes are packed with sugar, salt, and artery-clogging fats, making these foods a big no-no for anyone...
When it comes to cardiovascular health, things are pretty grim here in the United States. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in America, and each year it claims more victims than all types of cancer combined. On the upside, there's a lot you...
Remember that children's song about how "your foot bone's connected to the ankle bone...
Vitamin D is an essential ingredient in our lives. Adequate amounts of vitamin D promote calcium and phosphorus absorption—essential mechanisms for healthy bones and teeth—and is also considered by organizations such as the National Cancer Institute as a nutrient with potential to ward off serious diseases. Unfortunately, like...