Healthy habits linked to lower stroke risk
Healthy habits linked to lower stroke risk A new study from the German Cancer Research Centre in Heidelberg confirms that people who maintain a healthy…
Processed red meat linked to heart failure among men
Processed red meat linked to heart failure among men More bad news for processed meat. According to a large study from Sweden, men who reported a heavy intake…
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that…
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements not linked to cardiovascular disease in women Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have…
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke
Eating more citrus, leafy greens, apples and pears guards against stroke Eating more fruits and vegetables may reduce stroke risk by almost a third, according…
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer
Diet high in cereal fibre helps heart attack survivors live longer People who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase…
Daily serving of legumes significantly lowers bad cholesterol
Daily serving of legumes significantly lowers bad cholesterol Eating one serving a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce…
Two or more diet drinks per day may increase heart problems in postmenopausal women
Two or more diet drinks per day may increase heart problems in postmenopausal women A research suggests that healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or…
Eating more fish increases good (HDL) cholesterol levels
Eating more fish increases good (HDL) cholesterol levels According to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, increasing your intake of fatty…
Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure
Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure People who eat a vegetarian diet tend to have lower blood pressure than non-vegetarians, according to a new review…