BPA or Bisphenol A, a chemical used in some plastics and found in aluminum cans and some water bottles, has been found to increase children’s risk for heart and kidney damage.We accumulate BPA in our bodies when the chemical seeps into the foods and drinks we consume. Researchers analyzed the U.S. National Health and Nutrition… Read More…
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Smokers May Boost Heart Health with Omega-3
Attention all cigarette smokers! Although it is incredibly difficult to quit the habit of smoking, studies have shown that there is a way to boost heart health even with your regular nicotine fix. “We have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve endogenous fibrinolysis [the breakdown of blood clots] and endothelial function in healthy cigarette… Read More…
Heart Health Study Features Women
A research study will be held by researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University on Saturday and Sunday, from 8 am to 4 pm. The research study would be held at Astoria Middle School and is meant to collect data and also learn more about heart disease risk factors in women as well as… Read More…
How Diets and Monday Mornings Affect the Heart
Must of us know what a high caloric diet can do to our hearts. After indulging in such meals, our blood vessels constrict more and more. The long term effects of a regular consumption of a diet high on the calories scale can mean stress to our hearts. But did you know mornings also add… Read More…
5 Easy Heart Healthy Guidelines by AHA
Now that all the Holidays are over, it’s time to get right back on track and kick off 2013 with a healthy diet routine specifically targeted for a healthier heart. The American Heart Association has released five heart healthy resolutions that any woman can easily follow and incorporate into their lifestyles. Males out there need not fret,… Read More…
Chia Seeds Supplementation for a Low Cholesterol Diet
One of the best ways to ensure heart health is by following a low cholesterol diet. Having high cholesterol can cause blockages in your blood vessels leading to high blood pressure and gradually cutting the oxygen supply to the heart causing a multitude of possible heart diseases. To be considered as “low cholesterol” you should… Read More…