Heart Health

Busted: 5 Common Myths About Cholesterol

by Aimee McNew Cholesterol is the oft-misunderstood villain of heart disease. Read on for some busted myths about cholesterol and heart disease. Is dietary cholesterol a huge problem? Should cholesterol-reducing drugs be considered essential for wellness? Will excess cholesterol lead to an early death? These are ideas that pervade our modern understanding of cholesterol and health.
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Bean Sprouts: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare Them

 Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors  Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD on August 31, 2022 Serving Size 0.5 Cup Calories16 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 3 mg 0% Potassium 0 mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% Sugar 2 g Protein 2 g 4% *Percent Daily Values are based
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6 Reasons You Should NEVER Eat Peanut Butter!

By : Jon Yaneff “Take me out to the ball game. Take me out with the crowd. Show me your peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don’t care if I never get back.” These classic lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” directly link peanuts with America’s pastime of baseball. Should the song’s lyrics be
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Yo-yo dieting may increase women’s heart disease risk.

American Heart Association Meeting Report – Poster Presentation 332; Session P03-H: Preventive Cardiology AddThis Study Highlights: Women who have lost at least 10 pounds, only to regain the weight within a year, are more likely to have a poor score on the American Heart Association’s – Life’s Simple 7, a measure of how well people
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4 Cups a Day: 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Drinking That Much Coffee

Two cups aren’t enough, research suggests. Mary von Aue Photo from Morsa Images / Getty Images . Coffee doesn’t have the best reputation as a healthy beverage, despite several studies that suggest the contrary. The caffeinated drink is more than just a mood-stabilizer and morning savior. Among its many health benefits, researchers have linked it
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