Your dentist told you that brushing your teeth can protect them from cavities and gum diseases, but has he ever told you that it can also be good for your heart? A study on 11,000 adults conducted by researchers from University College London shows that those with the worst oral hygiene had the highest likelihood… Read More…
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Sleep Apnea May Be Beneficial For Heart Attack Patients
A new study conducted by researchers based in Israel on the relation of sleep disorders to heart health has revealed surprising results. Although it is understandable that people who suffer from breathing disorders such as sleep apnea, are usually at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, this recent study shows that patients who have had heart… Read More…
Fruits That Help Lower Young Women’s Risk of Heart Disease
Food that is rich in nutrients known as flavonoids help in protecting the heart and keeping off hypertension. Nutrition researchers have known this as a fact for some time now. The challenge, though, is in pointing out exactly which type of foods is most beneficial. There is a new study, however, that might just indicate… Read More…
Low-Carb Diets May Be Bad for the Heart
A 25-year-study revealed that a diet low in carbohydrates can actually raise your chances for heart diseases. This is surprising because popular belief has made us think otherwise. “While low carbohydrate/high fat diets may help short-term weight loss,” cautioned researcher Ingegerd Johansson, PhD, in a release, “these results … demonstrate that long-term weight loss is not maintained,… Read More…