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Pets May Help Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.

The statement is published online in the association’s journal Circulation. Continue reading »

Grape Protection Against Metabolic Syndrome

A University of Michigan study shows that supplementing the diet with grapes can reduce inflammation and fat storage, while improving antioxidant defense.

Gut bacteria may regulate blood pressure

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and Yale University have discovered that a specialized receptor, normally found in the nose, is also in blood vessels throughout the body.

Cambridge Study Links Chocolate to Heart Health

Chocolate consumption might help reduce the risk of developing heart disease, finds a University of Cambridge study.

A number of recent studies have shown that chocolate health benefits come from its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Overweight Postmenopausal Women Face Cardiometabolic Risk

When you’re postmenopausal and overweight, losing weight is a good thing, but gaining back just a few pounds may actually be detrimental to your cardiovascular health. Continue reading »

Fish Oil Reduces Inflammation

Chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, fish oil can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation in the skin and joints, and promote healthy fetal development. Now a Tel Aviv University researcher has found that it has a positive effect on bedsores, too. Continue reading »