Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report
Canada releases first Trans Fat Monitoring Report Last summer, Health Canada moved to decrease the amount of trans fats in foods by encouraging the food…
Low-carb diet may improve metabolic syndrome
Low-carb diet may improve metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes characterized by the combination of high…
A little wine is good for women's hearts
A little wine is good for women's hearts Women who drinking two glasses of wine per day are improving the health of their blood vessels, say Spanish…
Few overweight people lose weight after heart attack
Few overweight people lose weight after heart attack Being overweight or obese is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. However, many overweight people…
Canada to cut sodium added to food
Canada to cut sodium added to food Health minister Tony Clement has formed an expert Sodium Working Group that will look at ways to reduce the amount of…
Lifestyle choices prevent heart attacks in postmenopausal women
Lifestyle choices prevent heart attacks in postmenopausal women Five simple lifestyle choices can prevent most heart attacks in postmenopausal women,…
Whole grain cereal cuts risk of heart failure
Whole grain cereal cuts risk of heart failure Eating one half cup to one cup (125 to 250 ml) of whole grain cereal for breakfast every day can reduce the risk…
Many popular weight loss diets not heart healthy
Many popular weight loss diets not heart healthy Many of today's popular weight-loss diets fail to supply good nutrition, says a new study published by…
Whole grains may lower risk of high blood pressure
Whole grains may lower risk of high blood pressure According to researchers at Harvard University, women who eat plenty of whole grains may lower their risk…
Antioxidants supplements don't prevent heart disease
Antioxidants supplements don't prevent heart disease Taking vitamin C and E or beta-carotene supplements does not protect women from dying from heart…