Surprising drinks that may increase your risk of heart disease, according to cardiologists

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Reviewed by Nutritionist Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Drinking sugary drinks can increase your risk of heart disease. These drinks are easy to overdose on and are a concentrated source of added sugar. Limiting added sugar and practicing other healthy habits may reduce your risk of heart … Read more

Just 5 minutes more exercise and 10 minutes more sleep may lower your risk of heart disease.

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A new study suggests that making small lifestyle changes can significantly protect your heart health. Image credit: Westend61/Getty ImagesThis article was originally published on Medical News Today A new study investigated how small changes in lifestyle affect cardiovascular health. The research team followed more than 50,000 people for about eight years, tracking their sleep, nutrition, … Read more

This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s disease patients get better quickly

This 5-day diet helped Crohn's disease patients get better quickly

“What should I eat?” is one of the most common questions people with inflammatory bowel disease ask their doctors. It’s also the most difficult question to answer. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, are less well studied when it comes to diet. Large, well-controlled studies of dietary modification are limited. Now, … Read more