fbpx
Skip to main content UVA Health logo of UVA Health
Healthy Balance

Club Red (Page 6)

sugary drinks
Are Sugary Drinks Worse Than Dessert?

People often forget about the hidden calories in beverages. Drinks often can be loaded with sugar, and studies have shown that increased consumption of these sugary drinks is associated with the rise in obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

placeholder image
Stroke Prevention: Resources and Advice
Prevention 8/2/2011

More than 6 million Americans have survived a stroke. What can you do to avoid becoming a stroke victim? You can start by doing many of the things that also help prevent heart disease: Eat a healthy diet Don’t smoke Get exercise Manage your blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes Take…

Subscribe for Updates

Get stories & health tips every week