Heart Health
Scientists have determined that women who eat a diet rich in whole-grain foods can significantly reduce their risk of strokes. Harvard University researchers examined data from 75,000 women participating in the landmark Nurses’ Health Study. During a 12-year period, the women kept comprehensive food diaries. Those who ate the most whole grains — the equivalent… Read more »
You’ve seen it before – on TV and in the movies – an older man breaks into a cold sweat, grimaces, and clutches his chest, leading us all to understand that he is having a heart attack. The problem with this is, in real life, heart attack symptoms don’t always announce themselves so dramatically. More… Read more »
A team of scientists from Abertay University in Scotland has developed thousands of miniature beating hearts in the lab in the hopes of finding a cure for a particular heart disease called ventricular hypertrophy. This is a form of heart disease in which the muscles of the ventricles, or chambers, become thickened or enlarged. Lab-grown… Read more »
Reducing high blood pressure can lower your risk for stroke and heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 3 US adults—67 million people—have high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes your heart work too hard and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure is known… Read more »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to start taking care of your heart; beginning with the foods you eat. According to doctors at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, certain key foods can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease. Oatmeal –… Read more »
Soy protein is well known for its benefits in lowering cholesterol and reducing blood pressure. But a recent study led by scientists at Tulane University School of Public Health shows that soy protein supplements may also help reduce compounds associated with dysfunctional blood vessel health. This new study compounds the benefits soy protein may have… Read more »
Researchers from Denmark 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 »
When you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exposure to certain lung irritants can mean the difference between huffing and puffing and easier breathing. COPD limits the flow of air into and out of your lungs. The biggest COPD trigger by far — in terms of the onset of the condition and managing it down… Read more »
One of the best ways to lower blood pressure and improve glycemic control is to take Dr. Newton’s Naturals EZ Melts CoQ10 Complex. EZ Melts CoQ10 Complex contains powerful nutrients to help support a healthy cardio-vascular system. It also aids the body in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. Two new research studies have identified Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10),… Read more »
You don’t have to be a nutritional expert to know that eating fried foods on a regular basis is bad for your cholesterol. But beyond that, do you know what foods contain a naturally high amount of cholesterol and should be avoided if you are trying to lower your LDL? 1). Eggs. Once banned from the breakfast… Read more »