When it comes to heart-healthy diets, there are lots of ways that you can make better choices that will improve your health. One thing you can do is consume less saturated and trans fats in your diet. Taking this step will lower your cholesterol levels, as well as your risk of developing heart disease. If [...]
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A variation of the low-carbohydrate Atkins diet lowers the risk of developing heart disease, according to Canadian researchers. Dr. David Jenkins of St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Ontario led the team conducting research into the effectiveness of the Eco-Atkins diet. The study involved 44 participants who were all overweight and had [...]
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For someone who has a diseased or damaged heart and an otherwise healthy body, having a heart transplant can save their life. Once the procedure has been completed, the patient will need to take antibiotics and anti-rejection drugs, but his or her quality of life will be greatly improved. One reason why more of these [...]
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If you are concerned about your risk of developing heart disease, you should make a point of visiting the seafood section of your supermarket on a regular basis. Eating fatty fish twice a week gives your body a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids that your body needs to stay healthy. Fatty fish include mackerel, [...]
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If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, make sure that you include these items in your heart diet. Fruit Vegetables Whole Grains Nuts Tea It’s easy to increase your consumption of fruits and veggies. Make a point of adding a side salad at lunch or dinner more often. If you have a [...]
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were some foods that you could eat that would prevent heart disease? Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. While there is no magic pill or food that will guarantee you will never be affected by heart disease, you can make good choices about the foods you eat and lower [...]
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When it comes to diet and heart disease, how do you know which one to choose? Diets that restrict carbohydrate intake, such as the Atkins Diet, have become very popular recently, but if you want to keep your heart healthy, a better choice is to watch your fat intake. Following a low-carb diet may mean [...]
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Many people don’t get enough fiber from the foods they eat. If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, make a point of including plenty of fiber-rich choices in your eating plan. Here are some examples of high-fiber foods you should be eating more often: Beans Bran cereals Brown rice Fruits Oat bran [...]
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We all know there are only so many hours in the day, but getting in the habit of staying up late at night to cram more stuff into your waking hours may negatively affect your health. Research has shown that there is a link between going to bed after midnight (and getting less than six [...]
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Poverty has an effect on a person’s health, a new study has found. If you want to have a lower risk of heart disease, you are better off being a person who has a good level of income and who is well educated. People who live in poverty are more likely to smoke or to [...]
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