Sunday, May 28, 2023

McMaster develop pill to reduce heart attacks and strokes

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In a multi-country study, a ‘Polypill’, containing a statin, blood thinner and other compounds, when given to people of medium heart attack/stroke risk, reduced...

Bacteria link to cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis

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Increasing evidence links an imbalance in the gut microbiome and the oral microbiome to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and strokes; one route...

A happy marriage reduces heart health problems significantly

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Research from the American Heart Association has shown that marriage, especially being happily married, reduces the risk of death in people with heart disease. A...

Metabolic Syndrome

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People with ‘Metabolic Syndrome’ have at least three of the following 5 conditions: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides, low ‘good’ HDL...

More heart attacks occur when vitamin D levels are low; and...

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There is mounting evidence that higher levels of plasma vitamin D may be associated with lowered risk of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD); and some...

Calcium build up increases cardiovascular risk

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People who build up calcium in their arteries have a six times greater risk of coronary artery disease (CAD); the risk has been shown...

Cucumber can help prevent heart disease

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According to a study (1) by the University of Bologna, the common cucumber (cucumis sativus Linn.) contains strong anti-inflammatory properties which reduce inflammation and...

12 ways to lower your blood Triglycerides

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There are two types of fat in your blood stream that you need to worry about. Cholesterol and Triglycerides. Doctors and the media worry...

Is Lycopene better than statins?

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The bioactive ingredient Lycopene in tomatoes reduces ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol in the blood whilst slightly increasing good cholesterol levels. It also reduces blood pressure,...

The benefits and dangers of statins; review

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If, like me, you are being threatened with a conspiracy to force statins down your throat, here are a few things to know first...

Heart disease prevention can start with just one helping of pulses...

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Chickpeas, beans, lentils or peas can reduce “bad cholesterol” with just one serving per day, according to a research study by Canadian researchers at...

Statins linked to eye damage

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Researchers at the University of Texas have shown that using statins can distort your vision; and the longer you take them, the greater the...