Is your cholesterol level high? Did your doctor tell you that your lipid panel is abnormal? If so, meet your new best friend: Green tea. Researchers analyzed data from 14 research papers published between 1967 and 2010 and concluded that … Read More
Lowering cholesterol may seem like a difficult feat, but a recent study found that a rice-based supplement could help to lower your LDL-cholesterol level by nearly 25 percent. The supplement, derived from red yeast rice, also appears to help fend … Read More
The allure of acai fruit lives on, this time, in the name of helping curb coronary artery disease. Cultivated in the Amazon region of Central and South America, acai fruit has received much attention over recent years as a “superfruit” … Read More
Planning your grocery list for your next trip to the farmer’s market or grocery store? Make sure blueberries are at the top of that list. We previously reported on how blueberries might lower your risk for heart disease by decreasing … Read More
Cholesterol drug Lipitor was linked to diabetes today. Which is worse, diabetes or heart disease? Let’s go to the fast food restaurant, super size our meal and debate. Speaking of fast food joints, there’s another genius “pop-a-pill” solution buzzing around … Read More
Not too long ago, research started to emerge on the potential cholesterol-lowering effects of citrus fruits. Two flavonoids known as naringin and hesperidin, which are found in fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, mandarins and lemons, have been examined for their … Read More
Have you been informed by your doctor that you have high cholesterol? Does high cholesterol run in your family? If so, good news is on the horizon! Time to add some sunflowerseeds, olives, and hazelnuts to your diet. New Research suggests … Read More
Finally a heart healthy food that’s sweet. Blueberries might be joining the ranks of oatmeal and fatty fish as a food you can actually add to your diet to help lower heart disease risk. While people at risk for heart … Read More
You know that eating healthy is important for your heart, but what exactly does it mean to follow a “heart-healthy diet”? It certainly doesn’t mean you have to compromise taste, quit your favorite foods, or starve. The National Heart, Lung, … Read More
Hey, twenty-somethings: you might want to think twice before taking a bite out of that bacon double cheeseburger. While you may be young and carefree, you may not be young at heart. New research has found that abnormal cholesterol levels … Read More
Your love for bacon is about to break your heart. Bacon, hot dogs, and deli meat may be delicious, but these cured and processed meats are also loaded with additives that are bad for your heart. A recent study suggests … Read More
