Diet for lowering blood pressure may act as a diuretic
Diet for lowering blood pressure may act as a diuretic A low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lower blood pressure by acting as a diuretic, say…
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure
Lifestyle changes alone may lower blood pressure A study published in todayís Journal of the American Medical Association is said to be the first to…
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack
Boost your exercise intensity to ward off a heart attack A brisk half-hour walk five days a week might make you healthier, but may not be enough to avoid a…
Eating fish reduces heart disease in diabetic women
Eating fish reduces heart disease in diabetic women Women with diabetes appear to receive the heart-healthy benefits of a diet rich in fish. Among women…
Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs
Saturated fat diet piles on pounds around organs People who eat a diet high in saturated fat, which is found in all animal foods like meat and dairy…
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids
U.S. guidelines aim to prevent heart disease in kids The American Heart Association released new guidelines last week that aim to fight heart disease before…
Report favors cutting salt from food supply
Report favors cutting salt from food supply According to UN officials, government actions to cut salt in processed foods, as well as other measures to lower…
Hormone replacement therapy does not protect the heart
Hormone replacement therapy does not protect the heart The belief that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protects women against coronary heart disease was…
French red wines may benefit your blood vessels
French red wines may benefit your blood vessels Plenty of research suggests that modest drinking is heart-healthy, but could getting your wine from France…
A drink or two a day lowers stroke risk
A drink or two a day lowers stroke risk Moderate drinkers who consume one to two alcoholic drinks a day reduce their risk of having a stroke. However,…