featured article
The inside of a gym probably is one of the least scenic places on earth—rows of machines, sweating bodies, and mats on the floor. However, when you hook up to a new generation of fitness-related equipment, you can transport yourself a world away or simply make your living room a fun place to...
expert advice
Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by...
health tip
Watching your weight? A recent study found that healthy young men who ate fish instead of beef for lunch consumed 11% fewer calories at dinner—even though both lunch dishes had equal calories. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week—preferably fish rich in omega-3s such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and trout.
