Nuts: The Best to Eat for Ailments Like Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Inflammation

Nuts: The Best to Eat for Ailments Like Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Inflammation If you’re looking for an ideal food that’s healthy and tasty, you can’t go wrong with nuts. Nuts are a popular snack because they offer a variety of tastes to please different people. Some are salty, some are sweet, and some are crunchy. … Continue reading “Nuts: The Best to Eat for Ailments Like Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Inflammation”

Genetic Cholesterol Eliminated By New Drugs

Genetic Cholesterol Eliminated By New Drugs An experimental drug has been developed that substantially lowers a type of dangerous cholesterol linked to higher heart attack and stroke risk. Lepodisiran, an experimental drug developed by Eli Lilly and Company, was found to be effective against lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), during the second phase of a … Continue reading “Genetic Cholesterol Eliminated By New Drugs”

Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat

Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat If you are considering a diet plan that will help you improve your heart health, it’s easy to get confused over which foods are “good” and which ones are “bad.” For example, bacon, which is high in fat and protein, is allowed in the keto … Continue reading “Cardiologists To Share The One Food They Would Never Eat”

Symptoms Ignored Ahead of Near-Fatal ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack

Symptoms Ignored Ahead of Near-Fatal ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack Chris Prewitt had just finished a workout session with his personal trainer on Dec. 27, 2023, when his triceps, biceps, and chest “were all incredibly sore.” However, Prewitt, then 48, said he was not concerned about the unexpected pain because he exercised regularly, including doing cardio and … Continue reading “Symptoms Ignored Ahead of Near-Fatal ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack”

6 Things I Never Do To Protect My Heart Health As A Woman and Cardiologist

6 Things I Never Do To Protect My Heart Health As A Woman and Cardiologist Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, women are underrepresented in research studies on cardiovascular disease, and their heart disease has … Continue reading “6 Things I Never Do To Protect My Heart Health As A Woman and Cardiologist”

Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death

Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death A diet rich in plants and plant-based foods significantly lowers the risks of developing cancer, heart disease, and dying early from cardiovascular disease, according to a large study that involved 23 years of data. Dr. Angelo Capodici, of the University of … Continue reading “Study Says Vegetarian Diets May Significantly Reduce Risk of Cancer, Heart Disease And Death”

Fatty Liver Disease Is A Serious Risk

Fatty Liver Disease Is A Serious Risk Hypertension or high blood pressure is known as “the silent killer” because people who have it don’t have any symptoms. Besides hypertension, there is another medical condition with silent signs, and if left undetected, it can cause serious, if not fatal, harm. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) can seriously affect … Continue reading “Fatty Liver Disease Is A Serious Risk”

Protein Power: How Much Is Good?

Protein Power: How Much Is Good? Proteins are essential to the body, but the question most often asked is how much you should consume daily. Nutrition experts say the amount of protein you need depends on many factors, such as your age, activity levels, gender, weight, and health status. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for … Continue reading “Protein Power: How Much Is Good?”

The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them

The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them Cardiovascular disease is one of the greatest threats to the health of Americans. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and stroke is the No. 5 cause of death, according to the … Continue reading “The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack or Stroke And Ways To Prevent Them”

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists

The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but itโ€™s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading “The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists”