Heart Health

New research shows that triathletes seem to have the right idea when it comes to heart health.

The study found that the heart adapts by working more efficiently in response to a combination of resistance and endurance training, such as that required in triathlon activities.

Triathlons combine running, cycling, and swimming in a physical fitness challenge that … Continue Reading »

September means fall, football, and, if you’re lucky, slightly cooler temperatures.

But it marks something else, too, and you might not be aware of it: September is National Cholesterol Education Month.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute division of the National Institutes of Health recommends that you use that designation as a good excuse to get … Continue Reading »

Everyone knows at least one of them: those calm, cool, unflappable people who just seem to have it all together.

And while they might appear enviably laid-back on the surface, not even these polished few are immune to the occasional bout of palm-sweating, stomach-clenching, sleep-stealing anxiety.

Whether it’s a looming project deadline or a mile-long to-do … Continue Reading »

Hard work never hurt anyone, right?

Not so fast. Recent research gathered from a long-term British study shows that working overtime may be bad for the heart.

Following more than 10,000 civil servants in London, the study found that those who worked three or more hours longer than a normal seven-hour workday were at … Continue Reading »

Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep affects health, productivity, mood, and more. What might come as a surprise is that skimping on the Z’s can lead to packing on the pounds.

Studies have shown a correlation between insufficient sleep and increased weight. The connection may be as simple as a sleep-deprived person’s tendency to … Continue Reading »

How much time does the average person spend thinking about their arteries?

Cholesterol and its far-reaching effects on heart health are easy to overlook, even when setting out to improve overall health.

People seeking to make healthy lifestyle changes tend to focus on the results they can see or feel: a slimmer waistline, increased energy levels, … Continue Reading »

The effect of too much sitting, well, isn’t pretty.

Many working people sit behind a desk all day, idle behind the wheel in traffic on their way home, and then collapse on the couch to relax and unwind before turning in for a few more hours of inactivity.

Sure, the body needs its rest, but … Continue Reading »

It’s a fixture on breakfast, lunch, and dinner tables across the nation: the salt shaker.

It looks innocent enough, sitting there beside the pepper and inviting you to sprinkle just a little more over your meal. But the truth is, too much salt can be deadly, increasing risks for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, … Continue Reading »

Chronic conditions like obesity, lung, and heart disease rack up billions in healthcare costs. More than $432 billion a year is spent on heart disease alone, according to the Triple Solution for a Healthier America. And heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. (To find your heart disease risk assessment, try this … Continue Reading »

We’ve probably all thought about our personal resolutions for 2010.
But have you considered doing the same for your wellness program? Here are some smart monthly suggestions to help keep the focus on good health all year long!
January: Remind employees about the importance of preventive screenings. A thorough exam by a primary care physician and the … Continue Reading »