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12/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Going to bed at the same time each night keeps your heart strong and benefits your metabolism

No matter how busy you are, it’s important to set aside at least eight hours of your day for sleep. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your body but it’s not all about the quantity and quality of sleep you’re getting. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that going to bed […]

12/02/2018 / By Janine Acero

People with heart disease can substantially reduce their risk of dying prematurely by closely adhering to the Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet is known to reduce the risk of developing stroke and heart disease. These benefits come mainly from the healthy fats, dietary fiber, and beneficial plant compounds found in this diet. But can it also help people who already suffer from heart disease? Results from a study presented at the European Society of Cardiologists Society Congress show […]

12/01/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Could your blood type determine your heart attack risk? It seems so, in periods of “significant air pollution,” according to new research

Blood always tells — at least in how much you are vulnerable to a heart attack during periods of pollution. This was the conclusion made by a team of researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center after observing the relationship between blood types and cardiovascular distress in areas that are heavily polluted. Authors of the analysis […]

11/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Exercise improves BDNF expression in hypertensive patients

Exercise has been linked to improvements in the blood pressure levels of people with hypertension. A study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, investigated the effects of exercise on the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) of hypertensive individuals. Spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) were made to undergo physical exercise. The researchers obtained the hippocampus of […]

11/29/2018 / By Tracey Watson

CONFIRMED: High levels of vitamin D lower plasma cholesterol levels in children

In a perfect world, there would be no need to talk about little kids with high cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, the world isn’t perfect, and more and more children – at an increasingly younger age – are now being diagnosed with a condition that has always, traditionally, been associated with the elderly. Unhealthy, processed foods which […]

11/23/2018 / By Ethan Huff

CoQ10 demonstrates tremendous health benefits for fighting illnesses like breast cancer and heart disease

It’s widely appreciated for its powerful antioxidant and cell-energizing properties. But the nutrient Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, does a whole lot more than just clean up free radicals and improve cardiovascular function in humans. Studies indicate that CoQ10 is an amazing anti-cancer nutrient that can help to not only prevent but also reverse […]

11/23/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

African plant found to naturally manage cholesterol levels – study

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Cameroon discussed how the coffee senna (Senna occidentalis; formerly Cassia occidentalis Linn), a weed common in many parts of Africa, can be used to prevent atherosclerosis, one of the most […]

11/22/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Age-old recommendation of taking one aspirin a day revealed as a “medical myth” with zero real benefits

For years, healthy adults have been advised to take a daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, cancer and more. But a large, international study has shown that taking aspirin everyday is no way to improve health outcomes in low-risk populations. Indeed, it turns out that people do not, in fact, need to take […]

11/22/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The profound heart benefits of black raspberry

The seductive, deeply purple pigmentation of the black raspberry belies its powerful healing qualities, particularly in improving arterial stiffness in patients with metabolic syndrome. These therapeutic effects were emphasized in a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Fifty-one patients, all of whom had metabolic syndrome, were prospectively randomized into either the black raspberry […]

11/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Some “wonder drug:” Aspirin found to have NO benefits for older adults, and may even cause significant harm

For years, the “daily baby aspirin” propaganda has suggested that taking a daily dose of the “wonder drug” would help stave off cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. But new research has just confirmed what many have long suspected: The notion that aspirin will prevent heart disease in healthy people is nothing but a pharmaceutical farce. […]

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