Omega-6 fats are needed for heart health
Omega-6 fats are needed for heart health Like omega-3 fats, omega-6 fats are a beneficial part of a heart-healthy eating plan, according to a new advisory…
Beware of your bagel and low-fat snack
Beware of your bagel and low-fat snack Harmful amounts of sodium can be found in foods that don't taste salty - such as breakfast cereal and bagels,…
Eat less sodium, more potassium for your heart health
Eat less sodium, more potassium for your heart health Another study has shown that cutting back on salt and eating more potassium-rich fruits, vegetables and…
Vitamin C is important for keeping blood pressure low
Vitamin C is important for keeping blood pressure low A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has linked a high intake of vitamin C to lower…
Wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fat
Wine may boost blood levels of omega-3 fat A glass or two of wine per day may increase the amount of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids in a person's…
A low-glycemic diet may raise good cholesterol in diabetics
A low-glycemic diet may raise good cholesterol in diabetics Eating a low-glycemic diet can help people with type 2 diabetes improve blood sugar control and…
Mediterranean diet + nuts may cut heart attack risk
Mediterranean diet + nuts may cut heart attack risk A traditional Mediterranean diet that includes a healthy serving of nuts each day (about 1/4 cup)…
Vitamin D lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes
Vitamin D lowers risk of heart attacks and strokes New evidence from the Framingham Heart Study reveals people with low levels of vitamin D are twice as…
High calcium diet may lower heart disease risk
High calcium diet may lower heart disease risk Eating a calcium-rich diet along with regular exercise could lower the risk of metabolic syndrome, according…
Low vitamin D levels linked to cardiac death
Low vitamin D levels linked to cardiac death Vitamin D deficiency is associated with heart dysfunction, sudden cardiac death, and death due to heart failure,…