Green Tea Extract Promotes Gut Health, Lowers Blood Sugar in New Study
New research in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors has shown that consuming green tea extract for four weeks can reduce blood sugar levels and improve gut
Cocoa Shown to Safely Reduce Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Real-Life Study
Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as some blood pressure medication. However, the effectiveness of flavanols in reducing blood pressure in
Everyday Stress Prematurely Ages Immune System, Increases Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease and Infections
Stress – from traumatic events, job strain and everyday stressors – has been shown to accelerate the aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular
Study Finds Eating an Egg a Day Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. Their findings suggest that eating up to one egg per day may help
Two Servings of Avocados a Week Linked to 21% Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly has been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed
Plant-Based Omega-3s May Boost Heart Health, Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
People often think of salmon when they think of omega-3 fatty acids, but a new research review found that the major plant-based version of the nutrient, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can
Combination of Multiple Sleep Issues Increases Risk for Heart Disease
Individual aspects of sleep disruption can be harmful to heart health, but if you combine them, the risk of developing heart disease increases significantly, according to a new study in
Iron Deficiency in Middle Age Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Approximately 10% of new coronary heart disease cases occurring within a decade of middle age could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, suggests a study published in ESC Heart Failure,
Hormone Disrupting Phthalates in Foods and Cosmetics Linked to Premature Deaths
Daily exposure to phthalates, synthetic chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans each year, a
Obesity and Carbohydrates: It’s Not About How Much, But About What You Eat
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type