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.

Diet high in antioxidants protects women from heart attack

Coronary heart disease is a major cause of death in women. A new study has found that a diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of heart…

Antioxidant-rich cocoa modestly lowers blood pressure

Eating a daily dose of cocoa or dark chocolate - rich in antioxidants called flavanols - may lead to a slight drop in blood pressure for a short period of time, a review of studies concluded.…

Diet, exercise or both to reduce cardio-metabolic risk?

Obese older adults can reduce their chance of developing the metabolic syndrome by losing weight through dieting alone, but adding exercise to a weight loss program has even more benefit, a…

Even slighly elevated blood sugar increases risk of heart disease

New research shows that even slightly higher levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood noticeably increase the risk of ischemic heart disease. The study involves more than 80,000 people and has…

Calcium supplements linked to heart attack risk

Calcium supplements might increase the risk of having a heart attack and should be "taken with caution," concludes research published in the online issue of the journal Heart.…

Losing belly fat linked to healthier arteries regardless of type of diet

Overweight people who lose weight, especially abdominal fat, can improve the function of their blood vessels no matter whether they are on a low-carb or a low-fat diet. This data was presented…

Red meat linked to greater risk of cardiovascular and cancer death

A new study from Harvard School of Public Health has found that eating red meat is associated with an increased risk of total, cardiovascular and cancer mortality. The findings also revealed…

Sugary drinks up risk of heart disease in men

Men who drank a 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage a day had a 20 percent higher risk of heart disease compared to men who didn't drink any sugar-sweetened drinks, according to researchers…

Citrus fruits guard against stroke in women

Eating citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruit, may lower women's risk of developing clot-associated or ischemic stroke, according to a new study published online in Stroke:…

Study hints diet soft drinks harm vascular health

A new study finds a potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and the risk of vascular events. Individuals who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased…

Drinking black tea may lower blood pressure

People who drink black tea throughout the day may get the benefit of a slight reduction in their blood pressure, suggests a new Australian study. Although the study cannot identify specific…

Plant compounds tied to lower risk of cardiovascular death

Older adults who get a moderate amount of certain plant compounds called flavonoids in their diets are less likely to die of heart disease or stroke, a large study finds. The research,…

Magnesium-rich diet may lower stroke risk

People who eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering nearly 250,000 people. The…

Choose chicken over red meat to lower stroke risk

While a high-protein diet may help shed the pounds, not all protein is equal. According to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, eating plenty of red meat raises the risk of…

Low glycemic diet reduces inflammation in overweight adults

According to a new study, overweight and obese adults who eat a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, have significantly lower…

Lean beef okay for certain diets

People using a plant based diet to lower their cholesterol may be able to eat lean beef and get similar results, suggests a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at Pennsylvania State…

Young women who eat fatty fish have less heart disease

Young women may reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease simply by eating more fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, say Danish researchers. The study, conducted in roughly 49,000…

Low vitamin D level linked to greater risk of dying

According to a new study, a daily vitamin D supplement can help increase longevity. In people with low blood levels of vitamin D, taking a supplement more than halved a person's risk of…

New study finds a little salt is okay

Consuming some salt may be healthier than too little or too much, Canadian researchers reported this week in a study likely to fuel the debate over the health effects of salt in the diet.…

Fibre rich diet helps teens ward off metabolic syndrome

Teenagers who eat plenty of fibre-rich foods, such as fruit, vegetables and whole grains, are less likely to have risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, a new study shows. But there was…