Category Archives: Cardiovascular Health

You do not have to be a super athlete to live a long healthy life. Light or moderate intensity activity like walking or cycling can substantially reduce the risk of early death. A study combining results from the largest studies … Continue reading

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A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. “Our research suggests that a new set of dietary recommendations should be issued to prevent stroke in people 65 and older,” said study author … Continue reading

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We all know that giving blood is an act of life-saving benevolence. But did you know that donating blood may also be good for your body? Iron stimulates cells to churn out free radicals, molecules that may contribute to cancer … Continue reading

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Last week my family and I participated in the first Daniel Plan Fun Walk & Run held at Saddleback Church’s Lake Forest Campus.  The event drew 1200 runners and walkers, and at least as many spectators.  It included both a … Continue reading

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Think how you age and when you die is left to the fate of good or bad genes?  Think again. “Only about 5 to 20 percent of the aging process has to do with our genes,” says Jonny Bowden, author … Continue reading

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