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Pedometers can inspire exercise

Wearing a pedometer

Research shows that consistently wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, shed weight, and lower their blood pressure. Try for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking and a total of 10,000 steps per … Continue reading

Recipe for zucchini bread

Zucchini bread recipe

 

There are some fantastic breads that can be just as healthy as they are delicious! You won’t have to give up carbs just because you are worried about your health. Try out this great zucchini bread recipe to get … Continue reading

Wear Red for Women Day

Reasons to Go Red for Women/Women and heart disease

In celebration of American Heart Month, the American Heart Association (AHA) has created a campaign called “Go Red for Women” to raise awareness about the importance of cardiac health in the female population. While both males and females must pay … Continue reading

American Heart Month

Ways to celebrate American Heart Month

In 2015, President Barack Obama named February as American Heart Month. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that the Obama administration hopes to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. by 2017. Here’s how you … Continue reading