The new findings suggest that there is many more healthful benefits that go along with the whole grains then what was first thought including…

• Reduce the risk for elevated blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and weight gain
• Reduce LDL cholesterol during weight-loss
• Provide favorable changes in the physical characteristics of LDL cholesterol particles, making them less susceptible to oxidation (oxidation is thought to lead to hardening of the arteries.)
• Supply unique compounds that may lead to reducing early hardening of the arteries

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Oatmeal Proves To Be More Beneficial In Lowering Cholesterol Than Originally Thought

Carrie sample, 33, from Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as one of the 2007 weight Watchers Inspiring Stories Of The Year. Her determination and motivation helped Carrie seal the deal.

Being a single mom is never easy and Carrie new the stresses of this everyday of her life. And you know that saying, “somethings gotta give”? Well it did… her heart.

Both her and her doctor were shocked when Carrie suffered a heart attack at the age of 33. How scary indeed and what a wake up call. Carrie decided to do something about it though. After all, she has a child to raise.

Carrie has already begun her journey with Weight Watchers prior to her heart attack. But after her MI, she had even more fighting power.  She was forced to take a hard, long look at herself in the mirror and frankly, on the scale. There could be no cheating. You either do or you don’t. That is part of the beauty of programs like Weight Watchers.

Carrie has lost 41 pounds to date, which may not seem like a heck of a lot, but she has saved her own life in doing so. Congratulations to her and I hope she enjoys the trip to New York that she has won to receive a fashion styling with Mr. Isaac Mizrahi.

hat tip to Philippa Morrow

via Weight Watchers Inspiring stories

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Weight Watchers Inspiring Hearty Story Of The Year

Ruth at Eating Fabulous has bought her first bottle of rice bran oil. And apparently, this type of oil is suppose to help promote cardiovascular health. I will have to check my local store, but my guess is I will have to travel to a health type grocer. It might be worth it though!

Healthbolt’s Sara blogged about the new bioabsorbable heart patch that is being used to help heal patent foramen ovale, “hole in heart”, and dissolves within 30 days. Amazing stuff right there!

Also, Kristen at Lively Women and Scott at Health and Men offer up some great hearty info. Ahh, so many blogs, so little time, haha.

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b5media Hearty Links For You

I am writing this post amongst my excitement for the LPGA Championship that is right in my backyard. Yup, up the street at Bulle Rock the ladies will chase that little white ball around. Yes, I appreciate and play golf, even though I know that most golfers my age are men. It is great exercise and a bit like meditation, don’t you think?

How many of you men out there play on a regular basis? I bet the answer is a heck of a lot of you! Do you ride in a cart or walk the course?

Do you know that the average golf course is 6500-7000 yards. That would be just under 4 miles. I think that is a good cardiac workout, don’t you?

We all know that heart health means exercise and good nutrition. Make a deal with yourself this season, walk at least 75% of your rounds.

So yes men, I am giving you permission to get out on the course at least 2 times a week. Do not tell your wives I wrote this! My hubby will laugh when he sees this, he only plays once a week.

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Hit The Links For Your Health

If you want to quit, but just don’t know where to start, why don’t you give your internist a call! There is a relatively new prescription to combat that addiction. Chantix is prescribed by your doctor and is proven effective. I see it used in practice, as well as on some of the nurses I work with. They have all raved about it.

Now, I don’t smoke. I have never used this medication, but it might be worth that $10 co-pay to get the information on it. Have any of you tried it? What did you think? Did you suffer any side effects?

Like all medications, Chantix is not for everyone. Oh my, I sound like a television commercial! Let me know what you think.

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Chantix Can Help You Live A Heartier Life By Stopping The Craving For Cigarettes