Walnuts lower blood pressure in those at risk of heart disease
Walnuts lower blood pressure in those at risk of heart disease When combined with a diet low in saturated fat, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in…
Eating breakfast guards against heart-related deaths
Eating breakfast guards against heart-related deaths New evidence from the University of Iowa underscores the importance of eating breakfast every day,…
Late dinner, no breakfast a bad combination after heart attack
Late dinner, no breakfast a bad combination after heart attack People who skip breakfast and eat dinner near bedtime have worse outcomes after a heart attack.…
New U.S. 'added sugars' labels could improve health
New U.S. 'added sugars' labels could improve health The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new mandatory rules requiring labels on all U.S. packaged…
Alcohol, caffeine are common triggers of atrial fibrillation
Alcohol, caffeine are common triggers of atrial fibrillation The most common triggers of atrial fibrillation - an irregular heart rhythm that’s a…
Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death
Soda, sports drinks tied to higher risk of early death People who consume lots of sugary sodas and sports drinks every day may be more likely to die early of…
Eggs, cholesterol tied to greater risk of heart disease, stroke
Eggs, cholesterol tied to greater risk of heart disease, stroke After a raft of studies reassuring consumers that eggs are okay to eat, a new report suggests…
Daily fried food increases risk of premature death among women
Daily fried food increases risk of premature death among women Regularly eating fried food is linked with an increased risk of death from any cause and…
WHO: High fibre, whole grains protect from chronic disease
WHO: High fibre, whole grains protect from chronic disease People who eat higher amounts of fibre and whole grains have lower rates of chronic diseases…
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…