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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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Oils derived from plants, such as sunflower, peanut, walnut, almond and olive oil, are good sources of healthy fats, say experts. The mono-unsaturated fats in almonds, the omerga-3 fatty acids in walnuts, the omega-6 fatty acids in seeds and nuts and their oils, may lower the chances of a series of ailments including cancer, heart [...]
According to a recent study, conducted in Britain regular intake of tomatoes, could significantly reduce heart diseases. Scientists have advised that people with high cholesterol should begin taking tomatoes or drink tomato juice, to help reduce the risk of heart attacks. Tomatoes have been considered a healthy food for quite sometime. According to the study [...]
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