Diet as effective as drugs in lowering cholesterol
Diet as effective as drugs in lowering cholesterol Canadian researchers report that a diet rich in fiber and vegetables lowered cholesterol just as much as…
Diet high in fat, sodium boosts risk of stroke
Diet high in fat, sodium boosts risk of stroke The results of a recent study show that high fat and high sodium diets are both risk factors for stroke,…
Rice bran oil may lower cholesterol
Rice bran oil may lower cholesterol New research findings point to the specific component of rice bran responsible for its heart-healthy effects. Two small…
Folate supplements help prevent high blood pressure
Folate supplements help prevent high blood pressure Higher intake of folic acid is associated with a decreased risk of developing high blood pressure,…
High "good" cholesterol may help reverse heart disease
High "good" cholesterol may help reverse heart disease For people with low levels of "good" (HDL) cholesterol and coronary disease, treatment aimed…
Bran lowers risk of heart disease
Bran lowers risk of heart disease A diet rich in whole grains does seem to lower a man's risk of developing heart disease, with the bran component of…
Eat "supermeals" to protect heart
Eat "supermeals" to protect heart Eating meals that include all ingredients known to improve cardiovascular health could add years to your life, according to…
Heart attack deaths spike over the holidays
Heart attack deaths spike over the holidays Death rates from heart disease, as well as deaths from all other causes, are more common around Christmas and New…
Vegetable oils reduce heart risk
Vegetable oils reduce heart risk Vegetable oils found in leafy green vegetables, nuts and flaxseed reduce a woman's risk of dying from heart disease,…
Fruits, veggies guard against heart disease, not cancer
Fruits, veggies guard against heart disease, not cancer Consuming a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables seems to reduce the risk of heart attack and…