Archived News Articles and Press Releases
Average Blood Pressure Levels On Rise Among American Children/Teenagers
February 2004 is American Heart Month, Proclamation from President Bush
Cardiologist Takes the Stage to Fight Heart Disease
Most Heart Disease is Lifestyle Related and based on conventional risk factors
Cholesterol Counts . . . What you should know about
cholesterol.
Heart disease is a family affair. Learn more about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for the entire family.
Check out the new "Seek-A-Word" Game. You'll not only
have fun playing, you'll learn a lot, too.
Updated Guidelines for Controlling
Cholesterol...The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) recently released
updated guidelines regarding the management of cholesterol. The guidelines reinforce the
need to reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol and reduce the amount of saturated fat
and dietary cholesterol in the diet.
Calculate Your Risk for Heart Disease
A Heart-Healthy Diet Can Include Soft Margarine Spreads ! A study
published in the Journal of the American Medical Association ends the margarine vs. butter
debate and reveals how margarine should be a part of your (and your family's)
heart-healthy diet.
Now is the perfect time to check
your refrigerator to see how healthfully you are
eating. Health professionals recommend a diet low in total fat, saturated fat and
cholesterol for heart-health. To brush up on healthy eating habits, take one of our heart-healthy quizzes and see how you are doing.
