Study finds flax helps lower cholesterol in men, but not women
Study finds flax helps lower cholesterol in men, but not women Need another reason to add flaxseeds to your diet? Well known for their soluble fibre…
Diet can lower older adults' cholesterol too
Diet can lower older adults' cholesterol too Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by adusting their dietary fat intake, even if they are already on…
Vitamin D cuts risk of heart disease and diabetes in elderly
Vitamin D cuts risk of heart disease and diabetes in elderly Vitamin D makes the news yet again this week. Researchers from the University of Warwick…
Chocolate helps cut stroke risk
Chocolate helps cut stroke risk If you’re still tucking into that leftover chocolate from Valentine’s Day, you need not feel guilty according to…
Analysis fails to link saturated fat with heart disease
Analysis fails to link saturated fat with heart disease The saturated fat found mainly in meat and dairy products has a bad reputation, but a new analysis of…
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow aging in heart patients
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow aging in heart patients Studies have shown that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can help guard against heart attack, stroke…
Fatty fish lowers risk of heart muscle dysfunction
Fatty fish lowers risk of heart muscle dysfunction Need another reason to stock up on fatty fish? Recent study findings from researches at the University of…
Ginkgo does not stop heart attacks or strokes
Ginkgo does not stop heart attacks or strokes The popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba does not appear to prevent heart attacks, stroke or death among…
How fish is prepared may affect its benefits
How fish is prepared may affect its benefits If you eat fish for its heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, baked or boiled fish is better than fried, salted or…
Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men
Whole grains may prevent high blood pressure in men Eating lots of whole grains could ward off high blood pressure, according to a new study in the American…