Heart Health
Some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. You can help prevent heart disease by making healthy choices and losing any excess weight you may have. Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure… Read more »
A recent study of heart attack victims found protective effects of the over-the-counter nutritional supplement, CoQ10. According to the research, CoQ10 can reduce a person’s risk of dying from heart failure by half and should be added to standard treatments for heart attack victims. Researchers performed a multi-center, randomized, double-blind trial with 420 patients from around… Read more »
The long, dark days of winter are here. In the spring, millions of Americans may find that winter has left them with a vitamin D deficiency. Your chances of being one of them are probably much greater than you think. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin in response to sunlight exposure, but few people… Read more »
If you were having a heart attack, would you know? Not all heart problems come with clear warning signs. You may not feel that alarming chest pain prior to clutching your chest and falling to the floor. Some symptoms occur in the days leading up to a heart attack, while some don’t even happen in… Read more »
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S., but with simple training, you can be ready to respond if someone needs your help. As a malfunction of the heart’s electrical system, cardiac arrest is sometimes a complication of ventricular fibrillation, and causes more than half of the deaths that result from cardiovascular… Read more »
Heart disease is the number one killer in America. It has been proven time and again that making healthy lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of heart disease dramatically. Eating a healthy diet is a good place to start. Still, some foods are better than others. Try these super foods for your heart. Blueberries– Really,… Read more »
A recent study has found that regular doses of the dietary supplement, CoQ10, cut the death rate in half of patients suffering from advanced heart failure, in a randomized double-blind trial. Researchers also reported a significant decrease in the number of hospitalizations for heart failure patients being treated with CoQ10. About 14 percent of subjects taking… Read more »
New research using the Omega 3 Index blood test shows that higher levels of these fatty acids in the body is correlated with lower blood pressure in healthy young adults. The findings suggest that Omega-3 supplements can support long-term positive health outcomes, including healthy aging, in young adults. The research will be published next month in… Read more »
It’s true that any exercise is better than none when it comes to heart health, but how and when you do it can make a significant difference. Low-impact exercise like walking, lightweight training and swimming are most effective, especially if you spread it throughout the day. Exercise lowers blood pressure by altering blood vessel stiffness… Read more »
One of the most recent studied areas of vitamin C benefits is that of cardiovascular health. Researchers are finding that vitamin C impacts several aspects of heart health health, ranging from blood pressure to endothelial health. Perhaps it’s not surprising that as the relationship between oxidative damage, inflammation, and atherosclerosis becomes increasingly investigated by science,… Read more »