Monday, July 27, 2009

Carbs and Your Diet: Are You Eating the Right Ones?

Although carbohydrates have been demonized in some popular diet books, the right types of complex carbohydrates are good for your heart. That means eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while avoiding refined carbohydrates like white bread.

Testing to Prevent Heart Attacks

Catching heart disease in its early stages can mean the difference between life and death. Preventive cardiologist and Everyday Health heart expert Arthur Agatston, MD, explains the types of tests he recommends — and gives his own patients — to assess heart disease risk.

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