Cholesterol drug Niaspan may not protect the heart as previously thought. Niacin is Vitamin B3. It helps with proper blood circulation and a healthy nervous system. Niacin has long been known to raise HDL and lower triglycerides. Participants took a statin … Read More
Over-stressed men may want to schedule a visit to the hospital, with a few hair strands in tow. A study conducted by the Meir Medical Center suggests that cortisol found in the hair follicle may be an indication of cardiovascular disease … 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
Processed and packaged foods, while they may be convenient, are not always the most nutritious option when it comes to choosing what to eat. They’re often loaded with preservatives and added sugar. Now, new research shows that a diet high … Read More
My local supermarket has started assigning foods with an ‘ANDI’ score. What does that mean, and should I avoid foods with a low ANDI value? The ANDI score—which stands for Aggregate Nutrient Density Index– is a food rating system developed … Read More
Good news for chocolate lovers! According to a new German study, a small daily serving of chocolate helps lower blood pressure and decreases risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in European Heart Journal, analyzed diets of nearly 20,000 people over eight … Read More
Do non-caloric sugar substitutes promote weight gain? Non-caloric sugar substitutes that flavor diet sodas and reduced-calorie foods—like saccharin, aspartame, sucralose and stevia—are the subject of intense, ongoing debate. Critics point to trends of increasing consumption of these sweeteners that mirror … Read More
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death by disease in America, and one risk factor is obesity. A new study from The Harvard School of Public Health used various online databases as well as previous research studies to … Read More
