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What are Essential Fatty Acids?
Essential fatty acids or EFA’s are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids not naturally synthesized by the body. We instead have to take in these key building blocks through our diet.
Insomnia and Heart Attacks Link
Heart Disease remains the number one killer for which a new risk factor has emerged, insomnia. Having trouble sleeping increases the risk of having a Heart attack from 27 to 45%.
Cholesterol Facts
Cholesterol is an important molecule manufactured by the liver.
A Toothbrush Prevents Heart Attack and Stroke
Research recently presented at the American Heart Association’s annual meeting demonstrates a solid connection between oral hygiene and cardiac health.
Seniors Poisoned by Common Meds
More than 100,000 seniors are rushed to ERs every year because of their own meds -- and who knows how many millions suffer in silence at home due to drug side effects.
Oil and Nuts Better Than Drugs
Olive oil and nuts daily reduced hardening of the arteries better than standard drug therapy
Dealing With Stress
Experts agree that long-term stress has a direct and negative impact on adrenal glands. The adrenal gland produces a hormone that is responsible for the “fight or flight” response.
Omega-3 “essential” for Good Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are “essential” for good health
Garlic – Loves me, Loves me not
The health benefits of garlic in each of its forms have been studied extensively and new clinical trials continue to find further benefits
Omega-3 Protects Against Premature Aging
The heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, may be related to their ability to reduce oxidative stress
Your Mental Health Affects Your Heart Health
Continuing evidence is emerging that mental health conditions affect heart health as well
Resveratrol’s Heart Health Benefits
Resveratrol – a compound in red wine – may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits
Higher Testosterone Tied to Heart Trouble in Older Men
Among older men, having a high testosterone level is associated with a raised risk of heart disease or a heart attack
Pain Relievers High Risks of Heart-Related Deaths
Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with significantly higher risks of dying from heart-related causes among healthy people
Omega-3 Help Prevent Heart Attacks
Omega 3's may reduce risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks.
One-fifth of US Teens Have Unhealthy Cholesterol
One in five American teens has unhealthy cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease in adults, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
Exposure to several common pathogens may increase the risk of having a stroke
Heart Disease Markers Linked to Sleep in Women
Women who get less sleep are more likely to have higher levels of biomarkers linked to heart disease.
Irregular Heartbeats Normalized by Taurine, Arginine
Irregular heartbeats, technically known as cardiac arrhythmias, normalized with taurine and arginine
Beta-Blocker Drugs Cause 400% Heart Attack Increase
Surgical patients who are given blood pressure drugs known as beta-blockers around the time of surgery are four times more likely to suffer heart attacks and death than patients who are not given such drugs
Eating Apples Benefits the Heart Risk
Eating apples can offer protective effects against metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of symptoms related to increased heart disease risk.
Thyroid Hormone Increases Risk of Death
By taking natural thyroid hormone tablets to reduce the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to the low end of the normal range, men and women can reduce death from cardiovascular disease by 70 percent
High Phosphorus Tied to Early Artery Plaques
In healthy young adults, blood levels of phosphorus that fall within the high-normal range may be a risk factor for plaques or "atherosclerosis" in the coronary arteries that feed the heart
Once Weekly Exercise Good for Heart
Exercising Just Once a Week Can Raise Life Expectancy of Coronary Heart Disease Patients
Marker for Heart Failure
A new biomarker may help identify people at greatest risk for heart failure
Flu Shots Leave Heart Failure Patients at Risk
While flu vaccines are often particularly recommended for people suffering from heart failure, those people are less protected by the vaccine than the general population, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin and presented at the meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Chicago.
Fosamax Doubles Risk of Life
The widely prescribed osteoporosis drug Fosamax (generic name alendronate) appears to double women's risk of developing a chronic irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation
Flavonoid Supplements Good for the Heart
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests oral supplement of flavonoids found in onions and tea may protect against cardiovascular disease
Warfarin Increases Stroke Risk
People who took the clot-preventing drug warfarin (Coumadin) were at higher risk of stroke, according to a new study.
Vitamin K2 Linked to Better Artery Health
Vitamin K2 may reduce risk of atherosclerosis of the arteries or hardening of the arteries
Flavonoids Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
Flavonoids may reduce risk of ischemic stroke and risk of death from cardiovascular disease drastically
Pistachios Curb LDL "Bad" Cholesterol Levels
Pistachios may help curb less-than-ideal levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol, a new study shows
Ibuprofen May Cause Heart Risks
Ibuprofen may raise the risk of heart attacks and other fatal and serious problems when elderly people take it daily for arthritis
Light Exercise Prevents Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly
Light to moderate exercise -- just walking a few blocks or even dancing -- can help prevent the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation in those most vulnerable to it -- older people
Heart Patients Often Have Unhealthy Lipid Levels
Many patients with cardiovascular disease fail to achieve recommended levels of "bad" LDL-cholesterol and other lipids (blood fats)
Sleep Apnea-Heart Disease Link
Large-scale studies should be conducted to determine the exact link between sleep apnea and heart disease
Exercise Heart's Fountain of Youth
Endurance exercise seems to make heart younger.
Vytorin Fails Cardio Test
Vytorin, a major European study in patients with heart valve disease found the drug didn't prevent worsening of the disease or lower the need for valve surgery.
Something Fishy with Farm-raised Tilapia
A group of university researchers has busted the commonly held conception that all fish is a good source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
Flavonoids Protect the Heart
Flavonoids are an important part of the diet and may help protect your heart.
Healthy Vegetable Oils Protect the Heart
Heart-health benefits of consuming vegetable oils and foods rich in omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Green Tea Protects Against Heart Disease
A few cups of green tea each day may help prevent heart disease.
Drugs Harmful to Heart Disease Patients
A set of promising new anticancer agents could have unforeseen risks in individuals with heart disease
Exercise Blood Pressure May Predict Heart Problems
People who have an exaggerated blood pressure response to low-level exercise may be at increased risk of heart disease
Quercetin Found to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Quercetin appears to provide protection against cardiovascular disease even though the body breaks it down before it enters the blood
Vitamin D May Prevent Heart Failure
Taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent heart failure
Juice Beats Fruit for Preventing Heart Disease
Grapes, apples and their juices can prevent the development of atherosclerosis in hamsters eating a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
That unusual, harsh sound a doctor can hear when passing a stethoscope over a main artery to the brain could indicate an increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease and stroke
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Disease
Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of peripheral arterial disease
Diet Lowers Women's Heart Attack Rate 24%
A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke.