People that don’t brush their teeth regularly are putting their heart health at risk. According to a Scottish population study published in the British Medical Journal, poor dental hygiene can increase your risk of heart attack by up to 70%. Although previous links have been drawn between gum disease and cardiovascular
They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a superfood that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant. A study by
Garlic can be used to reduce blood pressure levels in people with uncontrolled hypertension, even if they are already being unsuccessfully treated with medication, according to an Austrialian trial. Although garlic is known for a range of health benefits, this is one of the first conclusive studies into its cardiovascular
Do you think you may have high blood pressure ? If you do you may not know it, as high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) doesn’t have unique symptoms. Finding out if you do have high blood pressure is a good idea, because blood pressure increases risk for heart
Most people consider that getting in a few workouts a week and meeting standard exercise guidelines for general health lowers their risk of heart disease and other killers linked to a sedentary lifestyle. But not everyone agrees that the time you spend sweating at the gym is independent of how
Is it possible that the common tomato can do as good a job at lowering cholesterol as statins, and do it for a fraction of the cost and without horrid side effects? Recent research from Australia is showing the answer to this question is a resounding yes. These researchers found
The heart is the most important organ in the body, and an optimal circulatory system is essential to cardiovascular health. Fortunately there exist many medicinal plants that have been proven through centuries of use to nourish and improve circulation and tone damaged veins. This article will cover six plants (four
Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil could reduce your risk of having a stroke by more than 40% according to a French study, published in the journal Neurology. Olive oil has previously been identified as having many health benefits, such as reducing the risk of many cancers, being
Whether you’re baking goodies or eating your morning toast, butter is clearly the better choice because of its health benefits and delicious taste. It was the choice of our ancestors when heart disease and high cholesterol were virtually unknown, and today research is documenting what those folks instinctively knew. Here
A small bag of nuts a day could dramatically lower cholesterol levels, according to a study by the Archives of Internal Medicine. Various types of nuts seem to produce the same effect, although experts warn against salted or sugar coated nuts, which can have negative consequences for health. What does the
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