An avocado a day lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol
An avocado a day lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol Eating a heart-healthy diet that includes avocados may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol among otherwise healthy…
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise
Yoga may benefit heart health as much as cardio exercise Yoga could be as good for the heart as cycling or brisk walking, and easier to tolerate for older…
Governments urged to take active lead to create healthy food environments to prevent cardiovascular
Governments urged to take active lead to create healthy food environments to prevent cardiovascular Canadian health organizations are calling upon…
Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk
Diets high in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and nuts among factors to lower first-time stroke risk Eating Mediterranean or DASH-style diets, regularly…
New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks
New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks According to new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF),…
Controversial studies say low sodium intake may pose risks
Controversial studies say low sodium intake may pose risks Two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine go against conventional wisdom…
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of heart disease, death
Eating more fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of heart disease, death Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston have uncovered…
Probiotics might help lower blood pressure
Probiotics might help lower blood pressure Regularly consuming probiotics, or the “good” bacteria found in yogurt, kefir and supplements, may help…
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease
Almonds linked to protection from heart disease A new study from Aston University in Birmingham, UK revealed that eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart…
Dark chocolate may ease walking for people with artery disease
Dark chocolate may ease walking for people with artery disease Older people who have trouble walking because of poor blood flow to their legs may be able to…