The humble red grape decreases blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thereby decreasing the associated risk of heart disease, reveal scientists at Madrid University.
The antioxidants and fibre found in grape skin and seeds, would prove to be superfoods in fighting heart attacks.
During the most recent discovery, dietary supplement was given to volunteers with high blood pressure [...]
It is just amazing to note the immense health benefits derived on regular consumption of fish. The fact that fish has high medicinal value is now being proven through numerous studies.
Fish for healthy heart: A study published in the Aug.5th issue of Journal of American College of Cardiology, confirms that a lifetime of eating Sardines, [...]
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With high rates of obesity and associated incidences of cancer, heart disease and diabetes on the rise across the World, particularly in western countries, there has been a major drive to find new treatment options.
The scientists from Germany recently found that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy, derived from ‘Tabebuia impetiginosa’ can actually delay the [...]
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There are plenty of scientific evidences that have confirmed that cholesterol-reducing medications such as statins help prevent coronary artery disease.
Despite this fact, about 40 percent of patients who receive a prescription for statins usually take the drug for less than a year, due to various reasons such as adverse effects, poor understanding of statin benefits, [...]
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Here are more evidences to prove the beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors associated with heart diseases.
The July 3rd 2008 edition of ‘Science Daily’, reported that, a new study suggests regular consumption of green tea rapidly improves the functioning of endothelial cells (lining in the circulatory system). Endothelial dysfunction is a major factor [...]
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It is the general belief that nuts are high in calories and fat. Although this belief is quite true, what with, 15 cashews for instance, adding up to 180kcal!! Also, it is very difficult to resist the temptation of binging on these tasty snacks. But, if you can manage to eat limited portions of nuts [...]
Curcumin, an ingredient found in turmeric, reduces heart enlargement, lowering risk of heart failure, reveals researchers in Canada.
The Researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Center, Toronto General Hospital, tested the effects of curcumin in mice with ‘Hypertrophy’ (enlarged hearts). They found that curcumin could prevent and reverse the condition and restore heart function, apart from [...]
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Genistein, a soya-based supplement, when consumed regularly, in combination with vitamin D and calcium helps in preventing heart diseases.
Genistein, an isoflavone, found in low concentrations in soya beans and in elevated amounts in certain soya-derived food, has received wide attention during the last couple of years, due to its preventive role for cardio-vascular ailments. It [...]
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