What is Cholesterol? Specific Dangers of High Cholesterol and How to Avoid Them
“High cholesterol”, “bad cholesterol”, “heart attack risk”…these words have practically become synonyms. Learn what cholesterol is, where the …
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Understanding Vitamin D & Heart Disease Links
As recent evidence indicates vitamin D may be important for heart and cardiovascular health, we take a look at the links between vitamin D and heart …
Continue ReadingEating for a Healthy Heart
Considering how important our heart is to our existence, it is in our best interest to make sure that we are very proactive about its health. Learn …
Continue ReadingFoods Good for Vascular Health: A Guide on What to Eat to Maintain a Strong Heart
Which foods are good for vascular health? What should you be eating (and not eating)? Read on to find out more about heart-friendly foods and the diet …
Continue ReadingGarlic for Hypertension: Is It Effective?
Many people look for natural ways to lower blood pressure. One natural supplement that’s been investigated is garlic for hypertension. Does it …
Continue ReadingTry Red Yeast Rice to Lower Cholesterol Levels Naturally
Treatment to lower cholesterol using prescription statin drugs is not acceptable to all patients. Concerns about known dangerous side effects or a …
Continue ReadingImprove Cholesterol with Diet: Try Some Simple Dietary Changes to Improve Your Cholesterol
By making a few dietary changes, you can help to improve your cholesterol.
Continue ReadingCalcium Channel Blockers (CCB) to Prevent Coronary Heart Disease & Stroke
In recent years, calcium channel blockers have emerged as an effective treatment for hypertension. Calcium channel blockers lower blood pressure by …
Continue ReadingCord Blood, Heart Valves & Stem Cell: Learn How New Research Gives Heart Patients Better Lives
Scientists have managed to finally break through in stem cell research and develop a heart valve from stem cells - what exactly does this mean for …
Continue ReadingWhat are Normal Cholesterol Levels? How to Get Tested & Find Out if Your Cholesterol is Normal
It is important to take note of your cholesterol readings and check them regularly. Find out why it’s so crucial to your health and what is …
Continue ReadingAspirin Therapy For Primary Prevention of Heart Diseases – The Gender Effect.
Aspirin therapy has been consistently shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults who are at increased risk. Recent studies indicate …
Continue ReadingBeta Blockers and Hypertension: Treatment Method
Until five years ago, beta blockers were used widely in the treatment of hypertension and recommended as first-line drugs in hypertension guidelines. …
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