HEALTH
Sugar sweetened drinks linked to obesity, health problemsEarlier this week, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the American Heart Association and 10 Boston-area hospitals announced a new effort to reduce the consumption of soda and sugar-sweetened beverages in the city. More » |
High blood pressure linked to diabetesToday diabetes affects 23 million people in the United States, and experts predict that by 2020 the disease will affect more than 50 percent of Americans. More » |
Healthy Recipes from American Heart AssociationSweet and Nutty Stir-Fry: When you crave takeout but don't want to load up on saturated fat and sodium, try this quick and crunchy meatless meal-in-one. More » |