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.

Eating nuts benefits people with metabolic syndrome

Scientists have reported a link between eating nuts and higher levels of serotonin in people with metabolic syndrome. Serotonin is a substance that helps transmit nerve signals and decreases…

Eating chocolate may cut stroke risk

According to a new study, if you're a female who loves chocolate you might be protected from stroke. Researchers studying more than 33,000 Swedish women, aged 49 to 83, found that the more…

Eating fish protects from stroke

People who eat fish a few times each week are less likely to suffer a stroke than those who only eat a little or none at all, according to a new report. The result was drawn after reviewing 15…

Low vitamin D not linked to atrial fibrillation

Despite some research linking low vitamin D levels to heart disease, a new study suggests that lacking D does not increase one's risk of an irregular heartbeat known as atrial…

Eating more apples, pears lowers stroke risk

There's another reason to enjoy apples this fall - and pears too. According to researchers from the Netherlands, consuming fruit with white flesh, such as pears and apples, can reduce…

Potassium-rich diet wards off stroke

After reviewing 10 international studies involving more than 200,000 middle aged and older adults, researchers have concluded that people who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and dairy…

Eating too much salt and too little potassium can increase risk of death

New study findings from researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control are reporting that eating too much salt and too little potassium can increase the risk of death. The findings come…

Green tea helps lower cholesterol

New study findings from researchers at Peking Union Medical College in Beijing are reporting that drinking green tea may help lower cholesterol levels.  The findings, published in the…

Report: no evidence that cutting sodium saves lives

In nw report likely to fuel debate over the health impacts of too much sodium, researchers have found no evidence that moderate cuts to salt intake reduce the risk of developing heart disease…

Men who get enough vitamin D have lower heart risk

Men who consume the recommended amount of vitamin D are less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those who consume little of the vitamin, a new large U.S. study suggests. The…

Using olive oil may prevent stroke

A new study suggests that consuming olive oil can help prevent a stroke in older people. The research was published in the June 15, 2011, online issue of Neurology. For the study,…

Drinking coffee no risk for women with heart disease

New study findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition are reporting that women with heart disease who drink a few cups of coffee per day live just as long as women who…

High salt diet may not increase blood pressure, heart disease risk

New study findings from European researchers are reporting that a diet high in salt may not increase the risk of high blood pressure, or heart disease risk.   The findings contradict…

Coffee doesn’t increase risk of high blood pressure

New study findings suggest drinking lots of coffee doesn't increase the risk of high blood pressure.  In the past, some scientists have suggested that coffee may increase high blood…

Calcium supplements may increase heart risk in women

New study findings from New Zealand researchers suggest that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack in postmenopausal women. To investigate, researchers used data from…

Vegetarian diet protects against heart disease and diabetes

New study findings are reporting possible health benefits of a meat-free diet, including fewer risk factors for metabolic syndrome, a condition that puts people at a greater risk of diabetes…

Daily multivitamin no protection against death from cancer or heart disease

A massive new study from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is reporting that a daily multivitamin may not offer any protection against death from cancer or heart…

Mediterranean diet prevents metabolic syndrome

The Mediterranean diet is making headlines once again.  Researchers from Athens, Greece have reported that following a Mediterranean diet can prevent metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk…

Potassium rich diet reduces stroke risk

New study findings from Italian researchers have found that a diet high in potassium-rich foods may offer protection against stroke. To investigate, researchers reviewed 11 studies with more…

Sugary drinks linked to high blood pressure

New study findings published in the journal Hypertension have linked the consumption of sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit drinks, to high blood pressure. To investigate, researchers…