A recent study on 536 white children ages 8 to 10 years old answered the question, “Which is better for kids, to exercise or just sit around less?” Results showed that those kids, although with at lease one obese parent, who had higher levels of physical activity had lower waist circumference, fasting triglycerides, and diastolic blood… Read More…
Taking Vitamin E Can Be Good for Your Heart Health
New research shows that taking vitamin E everyday can give your heart a boost which is good for people who have stopped smoking. In a recently conducted study, experts found out that improvement in blood vessel function can reduce the future risk for cardiovascular disease by at least 19%. Richard Bruno, associate professor of human… Read More…
Scalp Hair Analysis Used to Determine Risk for Heart Disease
Over the course of three months, researchers at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam in The Netherlands used a rather unconventional method to determine elderly individuals’ risks for heart disease — by using scalp hair analysis. “Because scalp hair can capture information about how cortisol levels have changed over time, hair analysis gives us a better tool… Read More…
Beetroot Helps Lower Blood Pressure Says UK Study
In a recent UK study it has been found that beetroot is good for heart health. Apparently this deep-colored vegetable, which contains protein, powerful antioxidants and soluble fiber, lowers blood pressure. Drinking a glass of its juice a day provides this heart-friendly benefit, while eating the vegetable is great as well. The study, published in American… Read More…
Soft Drinks Related to Heart Health Risks
It’s common knowledge that soda lovers out there are putting their teeth and waistlines at risk with cavities and weight gain being the consequences of this sugary addiction. But did you know that it could put your heart health at risk too? A recent study released on a publication of the American Heart Association called Circulation states… Read More…
Carnitine in Red Meat Can Contribute to Heart Disease
Researchers have recently found out that a chemical called carnitine in red meat can cause heart disease. According to their study, the bacteria inside our body converts this chemical into a compound that hardens the arteries. Subsequently, this can increase the risk of heart attacks. “The notion that there’s something more to red meat than… Read More…