Quit smoking for a healthier heart
When considering the dangers of smoking, the most common problems that come to mind are lung, throat or mouth damage. Most people don’t realize, however, that cigarette smoking is just as harmful to the heart. Smoking makes you two to four times more likely to develop heart disease; the leading cause of death in the… Read More
Posted by Sarah Adolf on February 26, 2014Try these healthier chocolate cookies
State employee Karen Hendricks recently whipped up a batch of cookies to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. They were sweet, soft and most importantly—chocolate. This recipe was adapted from EatingWell.com and calls for regular granulated sugar, but Karen replaced this with Splenda. Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda… Read More
Posted by Sarah Adolf on February 18, 2014Less sodium leads to less heartache
On average, Americans eat twice the amount of salt or sodium recommended by the American Heart Association every day. Too much sodium in your diet can cause high blood pressure and lead to heart disease or stroke. A simple way to lower your risk of these conditions is to cut back on the amount of… Read More
Posted by Sarah Adolf on February 13, 2014Happy Heart Health Month!
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. There are many steps you and your family can take to prevent heart disease and its related conditions. Celebrate your heart health this February with these facts and tips. Heart disease is a term used to describe multiple health issues caused by plaque… Read More
Posted by Sarah Adolf on February 6, 2014
