How Obesity and Anorexia Damage the Heart

Digestive Health Today's Newsletter  |  February 15, 2015

Today's Top Story How Obesity and Anorexia Damage the Heart Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) is the key for a healthy heart. It's important to avoid the extremes of obesity and anorexia, which can seriously take a toll on your ticker. Find out how weight extremes can affect your heart.  » Featured Article Is Your Heart-Healthy Diet Out of Date? Recommendations regarding the ideal heart-healthy diet have evolved significantly over the years. For example, the notion that restricting all fat for optimal heart health is completely outdated. Here's how nutrition advice for heart health has shifted.  » Today's Recipe Spicy Vegetable Soup The ultimate slim-down meal, soup fills you up for just a few calories while packing in tons of nutrients. An assortment of veggies and beans packs 10 grams of filling fiber into this recipe. Get the recipe!  » Ask the Expert I Can't Live Without My Laxative I am a 50-year-old male dependent on a senna-based laxative for a bowel movement. Is there any way to get back to a natural bowel movement? See Dr. Babyatsky's answer  » Everyday Health Apps Download Our Apps for iPhone and iPad Today! Your health is in your hands - literally! Our Everyday Health app is filled with breaking health news, condition facts, and expert tips to help make getting healthy easier than ever. Get the app now! »