Vitamin D may also benefit cardiovascular health
Vitamin D may also benefit cardiovascular health Vitamin D, derived from sunshine, diet and supplements, is essential for normal growth and development of…
Ultra-processed foods tied to second heart attack risk
Ultra-processed foods tied to second heart attack risk A new a study from Italy has found that a high intake of industrially-processed foods significantly…
Alcohol, not caffeine or lack of sleep, shown to trigger AFib
Alcohol, not caffeine or lack of sleep, shown to trigger AFib Alcohol consumption, coffee drinking, exercise and lack of sleep are frequently reported…
10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern
10 features of a heart-healthy eating pattern The American Heart Association has released a new scientific statement that emphasizes the importance of overall…
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol
Low-carb, higher saturated fat diet did not raise LDL (bad) cholesterol For most of the past 50 years, medical and public health experts have instead embraced…
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity
High intake of omega-3 in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to longevity A high intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds and plant oils…
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease
Intermittent fasting could reduce risk of diabetes, heart disease Eating your daily calories within a consistent window of 8 to 10 hours is a…
Eating plant-based dinners may reduce heart disease risk by 10%
Eating plant-based dinners may reduce heart disease risk by 10% Plenty of evidence suggests that both the quantity and quality of proteins, carbohydrates and…
Processed meat intake linked to heart disease
Processed meat intake linked to heart disease A global study led by scientists from McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada has found a link between eating…
Plant-based diet guards against stroke
Plant-based diet guards against stroke Not all plant-based diets offer health benefits, it seems. According to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School…