The American Heart Association has declared April to be National Move More Month! The AHA’s goal is to raise awareness on the benefits of regular physical activity. It is believed that just 30 minutes a day can provide you with several health benefits.   Regular movement is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. There…

As the weather begins to get warmer it’s a great time to take our exercise outside. This is not only a great way to switch up a routine, but also ensures you are getting your daily dose of vitamin D!   The American Heart Association (AHA) takes advantage of this time each year by marking…

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? I apologize for starting on such a somber note, but heart disease is no laughing matter, and deserves every bit of attention that it is getting. Luckily, heart disease is preventable in most cases, and diet and exercise can…

Heart to Heart   Did you know that February is American Heart Month? This month is dedicated to help reduce that amount of lives taken each year due to heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, accounting for roughly 1 in every 3rd death. In order…

January is National Egg Month. I’m sure you are wondering what this means, right? National Egg Month is all about honoring the egg in different ways. You’ll probably see information about the egg carton, how to properly cook eggs and avoid salmonella, different takes on egg recipes, how to safely store eggs, and the health…

Getting your cholesterol levels checked on a consistent basis is the key to living a healthy life. According to the American Heart Association, those who have cholesterol levels higher than 240 mg/dl are at double the risk of having a heart attack as opposed to those who have cholesterol levels <200 mg/dl. Include “good” fats…