What is a Heart Attack?
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Targeting Belly Fat and Preventing Heart Disease
Increased body weight is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It increases your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, not to mention its impact on your daily life! The main measure used in determining your body weight risk is your waist circumference, which gives us a measure of the largest part of your…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest & CPR
The terms heart attack and cardiac arrest are often used interchangeably to describe the same medical condition. They are in fact, not the same thing. Let’s break this down. Cardiac arrest is defined as a situation where the heart suddenly stops pumping blood due to an irregular heart rhythm. A heart attack happens when blood…
Superfoods for Heart Health: Flaxseed
Blog Series: Superfoods for Heart Health Post 1: The Power of Flaxseed When it comes to heart health, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into your diet is a game-changer. Flaxseed, a small but mighty seed, has been hailed as one of the most powerful plant-based superfoods for promoting cardiovascular well-being. Let’s explore what makes flaxseed so special…