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Sneaky Sodium

Posted by Nancy J Schaaf, RN
|Date: November 01, 2019
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Sneaky Sodium

Hypertension is a significant cause of heart disease, the No. 2 killer of Canadians after cancer. Over se ...

Hypertension is a significant cause of heart disease, the No. 2 killer of Canadians after cancer. Over seven million Canadians have hypertension, and an additional seven million have high blood pressu ...

November 01, 2019
| by Nancy J Schaaf, RN

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Posted by Dr. Eli Rosenberg
|Date: March 01, 2019
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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt a ...

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt and processed sugar intake. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Stop smoking. Drink plenty of water. ...

March 01, 2019
| by Dr. Eli Rosenberg

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Health Benefits of Tea

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: February 01, 2019
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Health Benefits of Tea

Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of natural ...

Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of naturally occurring chemicals – polyphenols – that researchers suspect may prevent disorders such as h ...

February 01, 2019
| by Eve Lees

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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: September 01, 2018
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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework ...

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework included – can offer health benefits. But there’s a catch: you must move as often as you can! ...

September 01, 2018
| by Eve Lees

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Carb is not a Four-Letter Word

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: July 01, 2016
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Carb is not a Four-Letter Word

We need carbohydrates (carbs). They are our chief source of energy – like gasoline is to a car. Carbs fue ...

We need carbohydrates (carbs). They are our chief source of energy – like gasoline is to a car. Carbs fuel your body and your brain, too. The richest sources are anything that grows from the earth; fr ...

July 01, 2016
| by Eve Lees

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Slow the Aging Process

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: July 01, 2014
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Slow the Aging Process

Human growth hormone (HGH) is released by the pituitary gland. This peptide hormone plays a role in sever ...

Human growth hormone (HGH) is released by the pituitary gland. This peptide hormone plays a role in several functions that keep us looking and feeling young. After about age 20, HGH production begins ...

July 01, 2014
| by Eve Lees

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Planning for the Future? Invest in Good Nutrition

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: May 01, 2014
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Planning for the Future? Invest in Good Nutrition

Smart investing isn’t limited to your bank account. Transactions occur within your body when you eat food ...

Smart investing isn’t limited to your bank account. Transactions occur within your body when you eat food. You credit your account (your body) by depositing vital nutrients from whole foods. And you d ...

May 01, 2014
| by Eve Lees

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Holiday Healthy Eating Tips

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: December 01, 2012
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Holiday Healthy Eating Tips

Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. W ...

Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Food nurtures the mind as well as the body. With proper nutrients for the brain, you’re more likely to stay calm, alert and think clearly. A ...

December 01, 2012
| by Eve Lees

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