Simple steps to reduce sodium in your summer dining

By Jessica at 6 May, 2009, 5:06 pm

(ARA) – From the barbecue sauce you slather on your grilled chicken to the frozen dinner you grab between coming home from work and running the kids to soccer practice, sodium is simply everywhere in warm-weather fare.
Even if you never add salt to your food while cooking or eating it, you may still be getting [...]

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Take Care of Your Ticker

By Jessica at 26 April, 2009, 8:36 pm

(ARA) – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While heart-related illnesses are widespread, the good news is that your lifestyle choices can have a significantly positive effect on your overall heart health.
“You can easily improve overall heart health with a few, simple lifestyle [...]

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Why Do My Legs Hurt?

By Jessica at 20 February, 2009, 5:50 pm

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is becoming more and more prevalent in America.  Our love of fast food and convenience has lead to almost 10 million Americans to be diagnosed with PAD.  Our body naturally starts forming plaques in our arteries.  This is part of the aging process.  Unhealthy lifestyles though cause abnormal increases in plaque [...]

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