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Evidence from researchers shows salt isn’t all that bad for heart health and the real culprit behind high blood pressure is sugar, more precisely, added sugar. This post from BottomLine Health discusses the findings of studies that show that it’s the sugar that needs to be contained, not salt, for a healthy heart. When it comes to high blood pressure, Public Enemy #1 has ... Continue Reading
The association between habitual chocolate consumption and the risk of future cardiovascular events has been re-examined and found to favor chocolate lovers, again. This post from Los Angeles Times reports the findings of a meta-analysis that reiterates the health benefits of chocolate. More good news for chocoholics: New research has found that devoted consumers of chocolate ... Continue Reading
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. and eating right plays a major role in keeping it at bay. Liz Krieger, in this post from Bazaar, gives the lowdown on how to prevent heart disease and the do’s and don’ts of a heart-healthy diet: When many women think of something that could seriously threaten their health, the bogeyman often starts with a "C": ... Continue Reading
Do you love to run? Even just for 10 minutes at a time? Well keep it up, because for any type of runner (from the most recreational jogger to the ultra-endurance athlete) it could be adding years to your life. Do you love to run? Even just for 10 minutes at a time? Well keep it up, because for any type of runner (from the most recreational jogger to the ultra-endurance ... Continue Reading
In recent years, a decline in both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been seen in some European countries and the United States. However, it still remains a significant issue accounting for almost half (48%) and a third (34%) of all deaths in Europe and the United States. Many studies have examined the relationship between dietary fiber or ... Continue Reading
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