Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to an American Heart

Aug 06, 2009 · Monkeys fed an American diet get fat — but those under chronic stress get much more belly fat, blocked arteries, and other heart disease risk factors.

Jun 16, 2017 · A recent New York Times survey found 72 percent of Americans think coconut oil is healthy, but only 37 percent of nutritionists agree. The American Heart

Jan 13, 2014 · Heart rate is a measure of how hard your heart is working and thus helps people determine the intensity of a particular workout. When you work your body

Trans fats, or trans-unsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, are a type of unsaturated fat that occur in small amounts in nature, but became widely produced

A new Pitt Public Health study points to a heart disease risk factor in menopausal women that could be caught early.

Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood. High levels of LDL cholesterol in your blood increase your risk of heart

The American Heart Association explains the different types of fats. What are healthy fats? Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol is the first step in lowering

Ask the Dietitian about cholesterol, saturated rat and trans fats. Are you worried about LDL, HDL or heart disease? Ask Joanne Larsen, registered dietitian and

May 06, 2015 · When you want to lose weight, cutting fat and calories are only part of the story. Starting and following a consistent exercise program will burn away