Heart Attack Signs Quiz


Updated 06/14/11 7:17 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Heart Attack Signs Quiz

Do you know the signs of a heart attack? It is national heart health month and a new study revealed that only one in four Americans know the signs of a heart attack. When a heart attack strikes, time is of the essence. The earlier the response the better the chances of survival. Take heart and take this quiz! The answers could help you save a life. Source Take the Quiz Read more

Join Diet Coke in Support of Women's Heart Health and Win a Dress Worn by Heidi Klum


Updated 02/25/08 5:15 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 6 comments

Join Diet Coke in Support of Women's Heart Health and Win a Dress Worn by Heidi Klum

February is American Heart Month, and our friends at Diet Coke want you to join them in raising awareness of women's heart disease. The Heart Truth™ — a national awareness campaign for women about heart disease — introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. This year, Diet Coke is teaming up with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to Read more

Don't Worry: Anxiety Is Bad For Your Heart


Updated 02/22/08 1:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Don't Worry: Anxiety Is Bad For Your Heart

Although most women mistakenly believe that cancer is the biggest threat to their lives, heart disease is actually the leading cause of death among women in the US. While lack of exercise, obesity, high cholesterol and smoking are all predictable causes of heart disease, stress and anxiety are also culprits. Recent research suggests that the complicated physiological reactions to stress, Read more

Do You Know CPR?


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 19 comments

Do You Know CPR?

Being that February is heart health month, I thought I would tell you that the American Heart Association is urging more people to be trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). It seems that not many Americans are trained in the potentially life saving treatment. It is estimated that only 15 to 30 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from a bystander before emergency Read more

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show


Updated 02/20/08 10:31 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show

This year's Heart Truth Red Dress Collection 2008 Fashion Show had some big stars show up in support of Heart Health Month. From Heidi Klum to Molly Sims to Liza Minnelli, the ladies were looking radiant in their red dresses — minus Laura Bush who apparently didn't get the memo and wore white (wtf?). To see more pics of the celebs including Heidi Klum, Sara Ramirez, Molly Sims, Jenna Fischer Read more

Don't Just Wear Red, Eat It Too!


Updated 02/20/08 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Celebrate American Heart Month By Eating Red

Discover the power of eating heart-healthy red foods during the first-ever National Eat Red Week, Feb. 4-10, 2008 in support of Heart Health Month. Why? Well, studies from the University of Michigan suggest that the pigments that produce the red color in many fruits and vegetables like fresh cherries and tomatoes, are actually powerful disease-fighting antioxidants that may help reduce Read more

National Wear Red Day Is Tomorrow!


Updated 02/20/08 10:30 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

National Wear Red Day Is Tomorrow!

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer among women? If you did, congrats but there are a lot of folks out there who are unaware. So let's help get the word out. Feb. 1 is National Wear Red Day. Celebrate the kickoff to American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day tomorrow by wearing red in support of women’s heart disease awareness. This observance promotes the Red Dress Read more

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer


Updated 01/16/12 10:31 AM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

Top 10 Mistakes You Make on the Elliptical Trainer

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Lisa Hoehn, Prevention As the weather drops, more and more people head straight to one machine in their gym — the elliptical trainer. According to a 2008 report from the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association, the number of users of elliptical trainers in health clubs grew sevenfold from Read more