Cardiovascular Health

Sitting Ducks

Paul Spector, M.D. | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Sitting and Health, Personal Health, Cardiovascular Health, Exercise, New Research, Healthy Living Health News, Sitting, Physical Activity, Sitting Bad Health, Healthy Living News
Paul Spector, M.D.

The "progress" afforded by the Industrial Revolution has provided a natural experiment demonstrating the catastrophic effects of sedentary life. If one considers our genetic wiring, perfected over hundreds of thousands of generations, this all makes perfect sense.

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Billion Calorie Challenge: The UnDiet Diet

Barbara Dehn | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Cholesterol, Walking, Heart Disease, Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Prevention, American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Health, Personal Health, Heart Health, Weight Loss, Fitness and Exercise, Cardiovascular Disease, Healthy Living News
Barbara Dehn

If you can walk, you can lose weight and get your heart in better shape. All you need is 30 minutes a day.

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Breastfeeding Has Heart and Can Save Yours

Gina Ciagne, CLC | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Cardiovascular Health, Breastfeeding, Framington Heart Study, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, American Heart Month, Lansinoh, Global Motherhood, Breastfeeding Heart Health, Impact News
Gina Ciagne, CLC

Moms have a secret weapon when it comes to reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease. That weapon is breastfeeding. Studies show that moms who breastfeed can lower their risk of developing heart disease and related issues.

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Catherine Pearson

Think You're All That? Narcissism May Be Bad For Men's Health

HuffingtonPost.com | Catherine Pearson | Posted 01.25.2012

Read More: Video, Ego Health, Narcissism Men, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Ego, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Narcissism, Cortisol, Narcissism Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Disease, Cortisol Health, Healthy Living News

Narcissism may not just be bad for your social life; it may also hamper your health. A new study suggests that individuals with certain narcissist...

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5 Tips to Help You Forgive -- And Become Healthier

David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. | Posted 01.06.2012

Read More: Anger, Forgiving, Cardiovascular Health, Blood Pressure, Forgiveness, Letting Go, Forgiveness Benefits, Healthy Living Spirit, Consciousness, Healthy Living News
David R. Hamilton, Ph.D.

It's not about letting someone off the hook. Forgiveness is about freeing ourselves so that we can move forwards in our lives and not continue to suffer.

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5 Apples A Day May Actually Keep The Cardiologist Away

Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Fruits and Vegetables, McGill University, Genes, Cardiovascular Health, Heart Disease Prevention, Cardiovascular-Disease, Healthy Diet, Health Post50, McMaster University, Genetics, Heart Disease, Chromosomes, Canada, Fifty News

Just when the old adage "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" seems to lose any real meaning behind that condescending rhyme, science steps in to rev...

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The Path From Heart Disease To Heart Health

Deepak Chopra | Posted 11.06.2011

Read More: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Cardiovascular Health, Smoking, High Blood Pressure, Personal Health, Meditation, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Relaxation Techniques, Personal Finance, Healthy Living News
Deepak Chopra

You might have heard the expression "You're as young as your arteries," and it's true. But keeping your arteries young can seem like a mysterious thing for many people. Now some clarity is at hand, and it's worth pausing to consider.

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Weekly Health Tip: A Big Fat Question

Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ornish Lifestyle Heart Trail, Mediterranean Diet, Low Carb Diet, Cardiovascular Health, Low Fat Diet, Trans Fats, Dean Ornish, Low Calorie Diet, Home News
Deepak Chopra

Brought to you by Deepak Chopra, MD, Alexander Tsiaras, and TheVisualMD.com After our recent post about the dangers of trans fats (Weekly Health ...

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Erectile Dysfunction: A Blessing in Disguise

Myles Spar, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Health, Health, Men's Health, Erectile-Dysfunction-Heart-Disease, Healthy Living News
Myles Spar, M.D.

Symptoms of erectile dysfunction can be an important warning side for the man suffering from ED to see his health care provider not only for Viagra, but for a full assessment of his cardiovascular health.

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Anti-Aging for Your Brain

Jill S. Brown | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Dementia, Cardiovascular-Health, Brain Health, Brain-Fitness, Brainpower, Brain, Brain + Aging, Brain + Exercise, Cardiovascular-Disease, Improve Brain Function, Physical Exercise + Brain, Aerobics, Dementia + Exercise, Older Adults + Brain Function, Improve-Memory, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Cognitive Health, Los Angeles News
Jill S. Brown

Have you noticed little lapses in your memory as you're getting older? Could it be you're not getting enough exercise?

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STUDY: Laughter Can Relieve Stress, Lower Blood Pressure

medicalnewstoday.com | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Laughing, Laughter, Cardiovascular Health, High Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure, Personal Health, Health, Healthy Living News

Laughter is not only an effective stress-reliever, but can be heart-healthy, according to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicin...

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Technology For Brain Health: an Upcoming Revolution

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Telehealth, Neuroimaging, Geriatric, Brain Health, Research and Innovation, Ontario, Gordon Winocur, Cognitive Assessments, Aging Workforce, John Wilkinson, Healthy Aging, Brain Function, Donald Stuss, Brain Fitness, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Sharpbrains, Cardiovascular Health, Alzheimer?S Disease, Centre for Brain Fitness, Prevent Alzheimer?S Disease, Assessments of Cognitive Functions, Medicine, Groundbreaking, Psychiatry, Baby Boomer, Women, Aging, Aging and Brain Function, William Reichman, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Gary Small, Neuroscientists, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ian Robertson, Cognitive Exercise, Stroke, Female Hormones, Brain Development, Consumer Electronic Show, Mars, Neuropsychologists, Rotman Research Institute, Nutraceuticals, Pda, Caregivers, Baycrest, Healthy Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

We talk to the CEO of Baycrest, a brain fitness institute, about why Ontario and Baycrest chose to become pioneers in this area, and discuss some of the main opportunities, and challenges.

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