Like blueberries? Great! Researchers in Florida found that just a cup of blueberries per day could reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, which are associated with risk of cardiovascular events. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in both men and women in United States and developed countries. Once the women reach menopause the rates of [...]
We all know that consuming vegetables and fruits are highly nutritious and great for our health because they provide us with a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Not long ago, a CDC study published at the Center of Disease Control’s Preventing Chronic Disease journal an article aimed to classify the fruits and vegetables that are super [...]
Dr. Hodis presented at the Scientific Session of American Heart Association, Chicago, “Testing the Menopausal Hormone Therapy Timing Hypothesis: the Early versus Late Intervention Trial with Estradiol”. The American Heart Association scientific program is aimed to communicate the advances from prevention to treatment for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the sessions bring leaders in cardiovascular disease from all over the world. [...]
In spite of doctors and dietitians preaching so much about how cholesterol is bad for you, our body needs cholesterol. Cholesterol helps build your body’s cells and produces certain hormones. Cholesterol is not a fat, it is a wax-like, fatty substance. Therefore, cholesterol is not bad, actually it is a vital compound in your body. The problem is when [...]
Please take a few moment to study this important health issue. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is most likely that you know or will know someone that will develop CHD sometime during your life. People can prevent heart disease by lowering risk factors such as increasing exercise, reducing saturated [...]
