CARDIOVASCULAR WELLNESS- ARTICLES

CHOLESTEROL

• "Controlling Cholesterol": A comprehensive overview from U.S. News & World Report. 
• "Triglycerides: Why do they matter?": Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here's why triglycerides matter and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.

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EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS

• "9 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting": Self magazine on how to shed the pounds and not stress over a single bite.
• "Belly Fat In Men: What You Need to Know": Discusses health risks linked to excess abdominal fat in men. 
• "Belly Fat In Women: How to Keep It Off": Examines the risks of abdominal obesity in women, and provides lifestyle tips and targeted abdominal exercises to help flatten the belly and tone the abdominal muscles. 
• "Emotional Well Being Plays Role in Weight Loss": APA provides tips for managing weight-loss resolutions.
• "Exercise Helps Keep Your Psyche Fit": Exercise is an effective, cost-effective treatment for depression and may help in the treatment of other mental disorders.
• "From Wallet to Waistline: The Hidden Costs of Super Sizing":  A journal article that summarizes the true costs of super sizing portions and focuses on the fact that bigger is not necessarily better. Nutrient analysis tables are also included in this article.
• "Large Waist Can Almost Double Your Risk of Premature Death, Says Europe-Wide Study": Having a large waistline can almost double your risk of dying prematurely even if your body mass index is within the 'normal' range, according to a new study of over 350,000 people across Europe, published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
• "Losing Weight -- Start by Counting Calories": Provides an overview of components involved in weight loss, including a section on prescription weight loss drugs.
• "Many Paths to Successful Weight Loss" compares the benefits of low-fat, low-carb, and Mediterranean diets 
• "A Prescription for Exercise": Three psychologists move clients and colleagues off the couch and onto the walking trail.

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FOOD AND NUTRITION

• "Alcohol: Balancing risks and benefits": Moderate drinking can be healthy—but not for everyone. You must weigh the benefits and risks.
• "Americans Consuming More Sugary Beverages": Study finds that U.S. adults are drinking an average of 300 calories every day.
• "Artificial sweeteners: A safe alternative to sugar?": Eating large amounts of sugar adds extra calories, which can cause weight gain. So many people opt for artificial sweeteners — also referred to as sugar substitutes or low-calorie sweeteners — as a way to enjoy their favorite foods without as many calories.
• "Carbohydrates: Good Carbs Guide the Way" from the Harvard School of Public Health. Also, check out their Healthy Recipes page and up-to-date collection of Nutrition in the News articles
• "Fiber: Start Roughing It!" Fiber is one of those nutrients that many of us know is important but that remains a bit of a mystery. Exactly what is it? What are the best sources of fiber? And what are its health benefits?
• "Health Gains from Whole Grains" includes a list of whole grains and their health benefits. 
• "How Much Protein Do You Need?": The idea of eating more protein has gained popularity in the past few years. Some people may think the way to build body muscle is to eat high-protein diets and use protein powders, supplements and shakes.
• "Low-carb diets: Can they help you lose weight?": A general description of low-carb diets including purpose, typical menus, and potential results.
• "Many Paths to Successful Weight Loss": Compares the benefits of low-fat, low-carb, and Mediterranean diets.   
• "Protein: Moving Closer to Center Stage": Pay attention when selecting proteins. Fish, poultry, nuts, and beans are the best choices.
• "Snacks - How they fit into your weight-loss plan": Well-planned, healthy snacks can complement your weight-loss plan. This article suggests creative and healthy ways to satisfy your hunger.

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MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH

• "Heart And Blood Vessels Damaged By Depression, Anxiety Which Spur Poor Health Habits": Anyone will tell you that stress is bad for the heart. Many people also know about the toxic effects of anxiety and depression. But how exactly do these negative emotions cripple the cardiovascular system - and what can be done about it?   
• "Stress and Emotions Can Negatively Effect Heart Health": Prevention was a key message during National Heart Health month, and the American Psychological Association (APA) has released strategies to help Americans manage stress. 
• "Studies Try to Tease Apart the Links Between Depression and Heart Disease": People who are depressed are literally sick at heart: they have a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease, and no one knows exactly why. Now three new studies have tried to explain this, and they arrive at subtly different conclusions.

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SMOKING CESSATION

• "Anxiety, Stress and Smoking": Discusses stress, anxiety, and anxiety disorders and provides some tips on how to tell the difference. 
• "Are You Hooked?": The Hooked on Nicotine Checklist consists of ten questions to help you figure out if giving up tobacco would either be unpleasant or require an effort.
• "Smoking and Depression": To no one’s great surprise, there are some rather strong connections between smoking cigarettes and depression. You may have noticed that many smokers, perhaps even you, are more likely to show signs of depression than people who don’t smoke. So what do we know about this connection?
• "Smoking and Heart Disease": The most common type of heart disease is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). It is the type of heart disease that causes more deaths in this country than any other cause and it is the type of heart disease that is caused by and aggravated by smoking.
• "Smoking and your Sex Life": Well guys, here's the bad news: smoking causes erectile dysfunction. But smoking is a preventable cause of impotence. If you don't want do stop smoking to protect your heart or your lungs, you might want to stop to protect your sex life.
• "Smoking and your Weight: Questions and Answers": If you have questions about smoking and your weight, this article is designed to provide you with some answers.
• "Smoking as a Women's Health Issue": Smoking is a health issue for women from young adulthood through old age. Smoking causes addiction and reduced athletic performance in teens; infertility and miscarriage in young women; cervical cancer, lung cancer, and early menopause in the middle years; and facial wrinkling, tooth loss, osteoporosis, and heart disease in older women. And nearly 100% of this suffering is preventable.

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