A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The incidence of cardiovascular disease varies worldwide, but is notably reduced in southern Europe, where…
Be sure to pick up a watermelon — or two — at your local grocery store. It could save your life. A new study by Florida State University Associate Professor Arturo Figueroa, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, found that watermelon could significantly reduce…
Largest study of its kind looks at diet drinks and cardiovascular outcomes, mortality It appears healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to research to…
Vitamin D deficiency is an independent risk factor for heart disease with lower levels of vitamin D being associated with a higher presence and severity of coronary artery disease, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session….
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reports new findings showing WTC first responders are at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD, due to inhalation of particulate matter. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers have linked high levels of exposure to…
by Dr. Victor Marchione If you’ve ever been to the doctor’s office, you know they usually check your blood pressure right off the bat. If you’re like me and get a little bit of white coat nervousness, they also check it at the end. By…
Eating fish in amounts comparable to those of people living in Japan seems to impart a protective factor that wards off heart disease, according to an international study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School…
Eating a vegetarian diet appears to be associated with lower blood pressure (BP), and the diets can also be used to reduce blood pressure. Factors such as diet, body weight, physical activity and alcohol intake play a role in the risk of developing hypertension. Dietary…
by Sayer Ji A promising new study published in the journal Hypertension titled, “Potent antihypertensive action of dietary flaxseed in hypertensive patients,” reveals that dietary flaxseed may represent a powerful therapeutic intervention in patients with cardiovascular disease. Canadian researchers at St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre,…
by Aqiyl Aniys Improve your quality of life by practicing these three ways to protect your heart. Your heart is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients to all of the organs in the body. Proper oxygenation and delivery of nutrients results in an energized body…
Researchers call for salt content of medicines to be labeled in same way as foods Researchers at the University of Dundee and University College London found that taking the maximum daily dose of some medicines would exceed the recommended daily limits for sodium, without any…
By Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have published new guidelines to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic heart disease in Americans by the treatment of high cholesterol, and they recommend giving more Americans statin drugs which are designed…
By John Summerly Even though more attention is usually given to their delicious oil than the whole food itself, olives are one of the world’s most widely enjoyed fruits. Yes, they are fruits even though most of us think of them as zesty vegetables. Here are…
A new study published in the December issue of The American Journal of Medicine shows a significant association between low dietary fiber intake and cardiometabolic risks including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular inflammation, and obesity. Surveillance data from 23,168 subjects in the National Health and Nutrition Examination…
By Harmon Pearson You may have heard that tooth decay can lead to heart disease. It’s quite a frightening proposition, considering the prevalence of both tooth decay and heart disease in the United States. While it’s not common, there is plenty of truth that tooth…
By Sayer Ji A groundbreaking new study published in Pakistan’s Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has revealed that garlic is at least as effective as the blockbuster blood pressure lowering drug atenolol in reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients diagnosed with essential hypertension, a…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli A recent study published in BMJ found that physical activity is as effective as drug interventions for patients with existing cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions such as diabetes. In the few conditions where the life-saving benefits of exercise have been studied,…
By Dave Mihalovic The pharmaceutical industrial complex has had great influence in scientific journals, medical literature and consequently Physicians in promoting the idea that salt is a baddy. Contrary to public perception, the reason the mantra of “eat less salt” has been advocated so strongly…
By Margie King Berries have long been known to pack big health benefits in their small size. According to Harvard researchers eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries every week can save women from heart attacks. Scientists from the Harvard School of Public…
By Mae Chan Greek scientists suggest that drinking their native coffee boiled could result in better cardiovascular health and help explain the long lives enjoyed by residents on the island of Ikaria. In general, coffee — one of the most consumed beverages worldwide — is…
