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How the Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

By Nicholas Dragon

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 deaths in the United States is attributed to heart disease. This makes it the most deadly disease in our country for both men and women. While family history and genetics play a major role in whether or not you will get heart disease, other manageable lifestyle factors should also be considered. If you are obese, have high cholesterol, or other underlying risk factors of heart disease, you should consider making some lifestyle changes starting with your diet. One of the most well-known diets for people at risk for heart disease is the Mediterranean diet.

Empowering Yourself Against Stroke: What You Need to Know

By Intermountain Healthcare

The fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., stroke claims an estimated 800,000 lives/year. Generally speaking, people are not as well informed about how to protect themselves against stroke as they are for, say, cancer or heart disease. Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, we’ve compiled helpful information about this dangerous medical emergency, including an overview of who is vulnerable, how to protect against it, and what to do if you or someone you are with has a stroke.

A Healthy Recipe for your Heart: Baked Mac and Cheese

By Kary Woodruff

Kids LOVE mac and cheese. But rather than whipping up what you find in a pre-packaged box, the following heart-healthy recipe will provide the taste of mac and cheese that kids enjoy, while providing the entire family with a hearty and heart healthy dinner.