Artificial Sweeteners
I've heard that just the sweet taste of an artificial sweetener will cause your body to react as if you were eating actual sugar. Is this true?
Beware Artificial Sweeteners
There are many reasons to consider eating less sugar. However, think twice before you use artificial alternatives. Many studies have shown the negative health effects of Saccharin (Sweet-n-Low) on h ...
Sipahh Straws: Artificial Sweeteners for Kids
Sipahh straws are an ingenious invention. Rather than having milk sweetened with sugar, these special straws contain all the flavoring and sweetener within the straw itself. Suck up the milk and it ge ...
Healthy Heart
Get your heart working! Our hearts are actually muscles and must be used. 30 minutes of exercise everyday, or an extended workout of an hour and a half 3 times a week will help to prevent future heart ...
Target Heart Rate Calculator
Target Heart Rate Calculatorhttp://www.etoolsage.com/calculator/Targe_Heart_Rate_Calculator.asp?toolsort=150 The calculator permits the user to determine the target heart rate zone (training zone) . T ...
Heart Happy Tips
Any exercise, but especially aerobic exercise like running, biking, or using cardio equipment at the gym, is good for your heart. How? Well, like any muscle, if you use it, your heart will increase ...
Eating for a healthy heart
Put simply, a healthy and heart nurturing diet consists of eating food that you prepare yourself using ingredients that you know you are not intolerant to (via a food intolerance test). An absolute mi ...
Supplements for a healthy heart
There are certain supplements that have been proven to prevent heart disease. If you are taking heart medication, consult your doctor before supplementing. Vitamin E prevents the development of plaq ...
Heart Health for Women
Stanford's new Women's Heart Health Clinic aims to diagnose and treat women who might otherwise not get proper care. The specialized clinic is part of a growing trend across the nation to set up cardi ...