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.

Men with high good cholesterol levels may live longer

According to U.S. researchers, high amounts of good (HDL) cholesterol may help men live longer.  Researchers found that study participants who reached their 85th birthdays tended to have…

Daily drinkers more likely to have abnormal heart rhythm

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba Institute of Clinical Medicine in Japan are reporting that people who drink regularly, especially heavy drinkers, are more likely to suffer from…

Fruits and vegetables lower the risk of dying from heart disease

A European study investigating the links between diet and disease has found that people who consume the most fruit and vegetables have a lower risk of dying from ischaemic heart disease (IHD)…

Blueberries guard against high blood pressure

New study findings from the University of East Anglia and Harvard University suggest that eating blueberries protects against high blood pressure. Researchers found that compared to people who…

Excess sugar in teen years ups heart disease risk later in life

According to new study findings published in the journal Circulation, teenagers with diets high in added sugar may be in store for heart problems later in life. To investigate, researchers…

Fish lowers stroke risk in women

New study findings from Swedish researchers show that women who eat more than three servings of fish per week are less likely to experience a stroke, compared with women who eat fish less than…

Olive oil, leafy greens protect a woman's heart

A new study is providing even more evidence to stock up on olive oil and veggies for heart health.  The study, from researchers at the Cancer Research and Prevention Institute in…

Red meat increases stroke risk in women

According to new study findings, women who eat a lot of red meat may be putting themselves at an increased risk of stroke.  Researchers report that women who ate the most red meat were 42…

Salty diet in heart failure puts health at risk

A new study from Toronto researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital has found that people who have heart failure and eat a diet high in salt are putting their health at risk and more likely to end up…

Health benefits of fish outweigh mercury concerns

According to new study findings from researchers at Ume University in Sweden, the benefits of eating fish rich in heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids outweigh the risks associated with increased…

Cutting teen salt intake reduces heart disease risk later in life

According to new research, cutting back on teenager's salt intake by as little as one-half teaspoon, or three grams a day, could reduce the number of young adults with high blood pressure…

Chocolate linked to heart health in women

Once again chocolate is being linked to heart health, this time in older women. A new study from Australian researchers reported that older women who eat more chocolate were less likely to…

Monounsaturated fats boost "good" cholesterol levels

New study findings from Canadian researchers are reporting that the success of a low-cholesterol diet can be improved by adding monounsaturated fat (MUFA), which are commonly found in oils…

Skipping breakfast ups heart disease risk factors

New research from Australia provides yet more evidence that skipping breakfast is a bad idea. People who reported skipping breakfast during childhood and adulthood had more risk factors for…

Multivitamins may ward off heart disease in women

Taking  multivitamins may help women without cardiovascular disease to ward off a heart attack, new research shows. But vitamin pills seemed to have less of an effect in women with…

Chemicals in nonstick cookware linked to high cholesterol in kids

New study findings from U.S. researchers have found a link between chemicals used to make non-stick coatings on cookware and increased levels of cholesterol in children. Researchers found that…

Omega-3 margarines may not help heart

New study findings from Dutch researchers have found that giving patients margarine enriched with omega-3 oils in addition to standard drugs appears to make no difference to their chances of…

Canadian food industry advised to cut sodium

The Sodium Working Group (SWG), a task force of medical experts and food industry leaders, has outlined a strategy to help Canadians slash their sodium intake by one-third. It's estimated…

Diet high in fructose may increase blood pressure

U.S researchers are reporting that a diet high in added sugars may do more than expand your waistline; it may also raise your blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Colorado Denver…

'Good' cholesterol may protect against cancer

New study findings are showing that high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as HDL or "good cholesterol" may be linked to a lower risk of cancer. Researchers…