Yogurt made with fruit and/or soy may help people with type 2 diabetes as well as those with high blood pressure, according to a new study from the U.S. Researchers say that soy yogurt and yogurts with high levels of fruit have active compounds that seem to be able to regulate the enzymes that affect […]
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Fruit and soy yogurt may help control diabetes, high blood pressure
Published November 9th, 2006 in Diabetes, Healthy Foods, Heart Health and Health Studies. 1 CommentStudy: Walnuts help protect arteries after fatty meals
Published November 3rd, 2006 in Healthy Foods, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsEating raw walnuts after high-fat meals may help to protect your arteries, according to a recent study from Spain. Researchers found that walnuts — already considered by many experts to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat — helped keep arteries flexible and elastic, avoiding some of the short-term damage usually associated with […]
Alpha-lipoic acid may prevent atherosclerosis in diabetics
Published October 26th, 2006 in Diabetes, Anti-Aging, Supplements, Heart Health and Health Studies. 1 CommentRecent research suggests alpha-lipoic acid may be useful in preventing atherosclerosis, especially in diabetics. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that dietary supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid completely prevented atherosclerosis in diabetic mice. This powerful antioxidant may prove to be a very effective way to prevent the increase in cholesterol, atherosclerotic lesions and other […]
Study: Severe psoriasis may increase heart attack risk
Published October 11th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsPeople with severe psoriasis — especially those under the age of 50 — have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. If you suffer from the skin disease be sure to discuss ways to improve your cardiovascular health with your doctor.
From JAMA and Archives […]
Study: Virgin olive oil best for heart health
Published September 6th, 2006 in Healthy Foods, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsWhen it comes to lowering your risk of heart disease, virgin olive oil may be your best choice according to a new study from Europe. Researchers found that this type of unrefined olive oil had stronger heart-health effects than other types of vegetable fats, including normal “non-virgin” olive oils.
They say that this protective ability probably […]