See the below infographic highlighting the aggregated and anonymous resting heart rate data of over 1 million Fitbit users. Fitbit found a strong correlation between resting heart rate and two key health metrics: body mass index and moderate to intense daily activity. Check out some of the key data points about resting heart rate below, as well as tips on how to keep your heart healthy during the month of February and beyond.
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March is National Nutrition Month. During this month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on the importance of informed food choices and the role healthy eating and physical activity play in weight management and disease prevention.
Implement the 4 steps outlined below to move forward with your diet and lifestyle goals to promote heart health.
1. Plan ahead
A significant hurdle for improving food choices is time. The week is busy and as you run from one activity to the next, food preparation can fall to the side and you end up turning to quick and easy processed meals or dining out. There are choices that hinder achieving your goals.
Plan ahead by preparing meals in bulk on the weekends and freezing for quick, easy, healthy meal choices when you are in a crunch.
2. Clean out your cupboards
Don’t rely on willpower. Purge the unhealthy foods from your cupboards so they are not tempting you. Don’t use the excuse of my kids or spouse wants this on hand. If it’s not a good choice for you, it’s not a good choice for them. Save those less healthy options for special occasions, you don’t need to have them on hand constantly.
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Dr. Sinatra is a well-known cardiologist focused on providing his clients with useful cholesterol tips in order to live a healthier life.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, equaling 17.3 million deaths annually. Approximately 635,000 Americans have their first heart attack each year with 2,150 Americans dying daily from heart disease and stroke. (Source: 2015 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update)
Lowering your risk factors for heart disease will help you prevent a heart attack.
Infographic courtesy of Arxan Technologies.
Understanding gut bacteria and how they impact metabolism, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity may provide new treatment options.
Trillions of bacteria and other microbes live within our gut. This microbiome is necessary to neutralize by-products of digestion, decrease toxins and carcinogens, and inhibit the growth of unhealthy bacteria and yeast. The microbiome also aids in the absorption of nutrients, supports the digestive process, and produces vitamins B and K.
Research published in the journal Circulation Research found the microbiome may also play a role in body mass index (BMI) and blood lipid levels (i.e. HDL and triglycerides).
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