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6 Foods to Slow Down Aging! 0

   “How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” —Satchel Paige In keeping with our healthy theme this month, we would like to feature some exciting news. Six foods that actually help to slow aging.…

A VERY Berry March 0

“On the motionless branches of some trees, autumn berries hung like clusters of coral beads, as in those fabled orchards where the fruits were jewels…” As we take some time out of our day this month to shop for the…

Mend a Broken Heart, literally 0

Strong Heart
Strong Heart

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For people who suffer from so-called “broken heart syndrome,” the long-term outlook is excellent and nearly all patients have full recovery of heart function, doctors from Rhode Island report.

Broken heart syndrome was first described by Japanese researchers in the early 1990s. Symptoms typically mimic a heart attack and tend to occur soon after an intense physical or emotional event. Experts think these symptoms may be brought on by the heart’s reaction to a surge of stress hormones, like adrenaline, causing a part of the heart to temporarily weaken or become stunned.

 However, based on the experience of Dr. Richard Regnante from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence and colleagues, it appears that broken heart syndrome is temporary and completely reversible.

Source: American Journal of Cardiology, April 1, 2009.

Tonight: Dine In 0

You’ve read the benefits of the heart healthy Mediterranean diet, now try it at home.  Gather your family around the table and try this quick, easy, and tasty recipe tonight!

chicken-souvlakiChicken Souvlaki

In Greece, souvlaki typically refers to skewers of grilled lamb. In America, chicken is more common, and it’s often served in pita bread. Precooked chicken makes these sandwiches a snap to prepare. Serve with tabbouleh.

Recipe after the jump.
Source: CookingLight.com

The Mediterranean Diet 0

The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan combining elements of Mediterranean-style cooking. Here’s how to adopt the Mediterranean diet. If you’re looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates…

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