Is it healthy to replace a meal with a nutritional shake?
Shakes have often held a place of favor in the nutrition world; first there were protein shakes — the answer to post-workout replenishment. Then those fruit and veggie powerhouses, smoothies. Now new earthy-tasting concoctions are moving in on the beverage lists of fit women. The healthiest of these drinks are packed with ingredients derived from […]
Help slow lung scarring in pulmonary fibrosis
Q: I was recently diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. I realize I won’t be cured. But what might I do to help prevent it from getting worse? A: Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which there is significant or widespread scarring in the lungs. The disease has many causes or triggers. These include medications, immune diseases […]
Women: Don’t ignore these 3 subtle heart attack symptoms
We always associate chest pain with heart attacks, and for good reason, but it’s not the whole story — especially for women. While chest pain is the most common symptom of a heart attack, women can have symptoms that aren’t related to chest pain at all. They need to be on the lookout for other, […]
Skip out on high-sodium foods
For almost half a century now, health organizations, health professionals, researchers and government agencies have recommended that we reduce our sodium intake to lower the risk of developing high blood pressure, which is a proven risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But the call for slashing sodium intake has not been taken to heart, […]
