Heart Health

Second study ties whole grains to a longer life

Second study ties whole grains to a longer life Increasing whole grain intake even slightly may lower the risk of death from heart disease, cancer and other…

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Eat whole grains

Want to live a longer, healthier life? Eat whole grains People who eat plenty of whole grains are less likely than others to die of cardiovascular disease or…

Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease

Higher muscle mass linked to longer life in people with heart disease Researchers from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA found that heart patients…

Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke

Eating fresh fruit, most days of the week, may ward off heart attack, stroke If you avoid eating fruit for fear of natural sugar, you might want to rethink…

Study: Eating eggs do not increase risk of heart attack in men

Study: Eating eggs do not increase risk of heart attack in men A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a relatively high intake of…

Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death

Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death In a 10-year U.S. study, people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die of many causes, including heart…

Red meat linked to increased stroke risk

Red meat linked to increased stroke risk Red meat – but not other types of protein - is linked to an increased stroke risk, and the odds go up the more…

Moderate coffee drinking may be tied to lower risk of death

Moderate coffee drinking may be tied to lower risk of death People who drink coffee daily, even up to four cups per day, are less likely to die from heart…

Vitamin D may improve exercise performance and heart health

Vitamin D may improve exercise performance and heart health Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease,…