Pesco-Med diet + fasting may lower heart disease risk
Pesco-Med diet + fasting may lower heart disease risk A Pesco-Mediterranean diet rich in plants, nuts, whole grains, extra-virgin olive oil, and fish and/or…
Brussels sprouts, broccoli good for blood vessel health
Brussels sprouts, broccoli good for blood vessel health New research has found that two of many people’s least favourite vegetables could be the most…
Plant-based diets lower blood pressure with some meat, dairy
Plant-based diets lower blood pressure with some meat, dairy Eating a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are…
Different healthy eating patterns guard against heart disease
Different healthy eating patterns guard against heart disease Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of…
Most diets lead to short term weight loss, lower blood pressure
Most diets lead to short term weight loss, lower blood pressure Reasonably good evidence suggests that most diets result in similar modest weight loss and…
Lifestyle changes, in middle age, may reduce stroke
Lifestyle changes, in middle age, may reduce stroke Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially reduce their stroke risk by not smoking,…
Eating an egg a day is not tied to higher heart risk
Eating an egg a day is not tied to higher heart risk Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk,…
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level
Avoiding sugary drinks helps maintain healthy cholesterol level Middle-aged and older adults who drank sugary beverages daily were at greater risk of…
Walnuts are good for the gut and the heart
Walnuts are good for the gut and the heart If you’re looking for a snack that does double duty – one that promotes gut health and heart health…
Evidence for benefits of intermittent fasting growing
Evidence for benefits of intermittent fasting growing For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health.…