You’re eating healthy, trying to eat right, and watching your weight…or ARE you? Just because a food is marketed as “healthy” or labeled as such on the package doesn’t mean it’s good for your heart. In fact, some of the most popular so-called “health foods” are loaded with unhealthy ingredients and artificial additives. So what are the worst offenders? Here are 7 “healthy” foods you should never eat. 1. Low-Fat Salad Dressing Most people think they are doing something good for their body when they eat low-fat… But Low-fat salad dressings are rich in sugar, additives, and preservatives. They are...

As we get older, it becomes more important to take care of our hearts. But that doesn't mean exercise has to be hard! In fact, there are some gentle exercises that are great for your heart. So whether you're just starting out or you've been exercising for years, these are some of the easiest exercises that will help keep your heart healthy and your joints happy. 1. 5-Minute Walk Walking is a low-impact exercise that improves your heart health, mood, and your joints. Research has shown that even a quick 5-minute walk around your front yard will be good enough...

As we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. We lose muscle mass and bone density. Our skin becomes thinner. More wrinkled. But did you know that moderate drinking can actually help slow down some of the signs of aging? Here’s a look at some of the surprising anti-aging benefits of alcohol: 1. Helps Improve Your Cardiovascular Health One of the biggest risk factors for developing heart disease is having high blood pressure. And while you might think that drinking alcohol raises your blood pressure… Moderate consumption can actually have the opposite effect. In fact, studies have shown...

Chronic diseases are becoming more and more common in old age. This means that people are getting sick more often and for longer periods of time. While genetics play a role in how long you live and how vulnerable you are to disease… Your lifestyle choices probably have a greater impact. There are a few places in the world where people live longer and suffer from less chronic disease than anywhere else. These places are called "Blue Zones". “Blue Zones refer to geographic areas where people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. Scientists believe...