WHO: High fibre and whole grain intake protects from chronic diseases
WHO: High fibre and whole grain intake protects from chronic diseases People who eat higher amounts of fibre and whole grains have lower rates of chronic…
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet
Statins more effective for those who follow Mediterranean diet For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and a…
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death
Fish oil cuts heart attack risk, vitamin D reduces cancer death A large U.S. study known as VITAL, conducted in healthy adults, concluded that omega-3…
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack
Fermented dairy products may protect against heart attack Men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products – such as cheese, yoghurt, quark, kefir and…
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people
Yo-yo dieting tied to heart attack, stroke in healthy people People with fluctuations in their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar may be more…
Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk
Toxic metals tied to increased heart disease risk People with heavy exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium or copper may be more likely to develop cardiovascular…
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad
If you don’t have heart disease, moderate sodium intake may not be so bad Moderate consumption of sodium may not affect the risk for cardiovascular problems…
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults
Overweight tied to heart structure changes in young adults Even in early adulthood, being overweight is associated with an increased risk of high blood…
Teens' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat
Teens' lack of sleep tied to high blood pressure, more body fat Adolescents who don’t get enough sleep may be more likely to develop risk factors for…
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease
'Healthy' obesity still tied to cardiovascular disease Women who are obese and who have been metabolically healthy for decades – e.g., they don’t…