cardiovascular health

I ate oatmeal every day for a week and this is what happened to my body

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I ate oatmeal every day for a week and this is what happened to my body

As a dietitian, I’m often the one encouraging others to make oatmeal a regular place at the breakfast table. So when my editor challenged me to eat oatmeal every day for an entire week and share what happened, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see what it was like (I’ve already tried eating spinach … Read more

Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

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Cardiologists warn that this common habit can age your heart faster than smoking

Reviewed by Dietitian Madeline Peck, RDN, CDN Getty Images. EatingWell Design. Key points Chronic sleep deprivation has a negative impact on heart health. Lack of sleep can raise blood pressure, promote insulin resistance, and increase plaque build-up. Although ideal amounts of sleep vary from person to person, aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep … Read more