Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure
Weight loss key for treating high blood pressure Reducing body weight should be a "major component" in the treatment of high blood pressure, new…
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol
High fat, no-starch diet doesn't raise cholesterol It seems that patients with atherosclerosis who take medication can lose weight on a high fat, no-starch…
Mediterranean diet and fish, good for your heart
Mediterranean diet and fish, good for your heart A "Mediterranean diet" rich in olive oil and lean on meat reduced signs of inflammation that raise…
Soy cuts cholesterol, helps kidney function in diabetics
Soy cuts cholesterol, helps kidney function in diabetics A diet rich in soy protein may reduce risk factors for heart and kidney disease in people with type…
Magnesium may lower heart disease risk
Magnesium may lower heart disease risk Greater intake of magnesium from food appears to reduce the risk of heart disease, a study of more than 7,000 men…
Drinking tea may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol
Drinking tea may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol Scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said they found consumers who drank black tea for three weeks…
High fat diet does not increase stroke risk
High fat diet does not increase stroke risk Eating a diet high in fat does not seem to raise the odds of stroke in middle-aged men, researchers in the United…
Carotene, vitamin E don't prevent heart attacks
Carotene, vitamin E don't prevent heart attacks Having high levels of vitamin E or beta-carotene (and compounds like it) is no guarantee that you won't…
Fibre can help prevent heart disease
Fibre can help prevent heart disease The likelihood of developing heart disease is indeed lower with a diet high in fibre, especially water-soluble fibre,…
Dark, not milk, chocolate has more antioxidants
Dark, not milk, chocolate has more antioxidants If you favour milk chocolate over the dark variety, you might be better off switching. Eating dark chocolate…