Heart Health : 481 Articles

Many of the risk factors for heart disease are modifiable, meaning you have some control over them and can take steps to help prevent heart disease. See this section for the latest research, tips and things you can do today to help keep your heart healthy.

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of heart disease

According to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating a Mediterranean-style diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 15 percent. Researchers from…

Sesame, sunflower seeds best for lowering cholesterol

Researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have found that sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and pistachios rank among the best nuts and seeds to lower cholesterol. In…

Cola raises risk of high blood pressure

According to the results of a study examining the effects of various caffeine-containing products on blood pressure, coffee was not found to have an effect, while cola beverages were found to…

Uncooked soy helps lower blood cholesterol

Latest research findings suggest that eating two servings a day of soy protein - such as that found in tofu or soymilk can lower blood cholesterol levels by as much as 9 percent. However, in…

Food and drug interactions may pose danger

According to Canadian researchers and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, cardiac medications mixed with certain foods and herbal supplements can pose a serious danger to…

Beta carotene may lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer

According to researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, the intake of beta-carotene seems to be inversely associated with death caused by heart disease and cancer among the…

Quantity of exercise more important than intensity

According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina, the amount of exercise may be more important than how hard you exercise in terms of heart health. To study the…

Reduce salt intake to cut blood pressure

According to a new report by Britain's Medical Research Council, in order to reduce blood pressure levels and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, people should reduce their…

Pomegranate juice offers heart benefits

The latest research from the University of California's Preventive Medicine Research Institute and California Pacific Medical Center has found that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice…

High-fiber diet may delay hardening of arteries

Latest research findings suggest that diets high in cereal fibre and whole grain products may slow the progression of plaque build-up in the arteries of postmenopausal women. While past…

B vitamins may not cut risk of heart disease

Despite previous findings, giving B vitamins to heart attack survivors does not cut their risk of having another attack. The latest research from the University of Tromso in Norway indicates…

Obese children at higher risk of heart disease

According to research from Thomas Jefferson University, obese children and adolescents have an increased risk of developing heart disease. The researchers evaluated blood lipid levels and…

Dark chocolate helps lower blood pressure

Great news for chocolate lovers! According to a recent study published by the American Heart Association, dark chocolate has been shown to lower blood pressure. This study joins a growing body…

Chromium linked to heart health

According to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, low levels of chromium in the body may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack. However, currently the value…

Folate cuts risk of stroke

Folate, which has long been touted for its effects on homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease, is now being praised for it ability to protect against a certain type of stroke.…

Walnuts beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes

A new study conducted by researchers in Australia, published in the July 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association (JADA), has found that eating a handful of walnuts every…

Combo of good fats helpful for lowering cholesterol

Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have found that the key to lowering blood cholesterol may be in maintaining a balance between two healthy forms of dietary fat. The study found…

High blood pressure reduces life expectancy

Researchers at Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam in The Netherlands have found that high blood pressure can cut life expectancy by up to 5 years and mean up to 7 more years of life…

Low-glycemic foods may protect the heart

According to recent study findings from researchers in Boston, low-glycemic foods may protect the heart and blood vessels better than low-fat foods. The glycemic index measures how efficiently…

Milk may offer protection for heart

Study findings from the Llandough Hospital in Cardiff, UK have found that a diet high in milk does not increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. In fact, these study findings suggest milk…