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News & Articles By Melissa Smith
09/10/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Give your WHOLE body the workout it deserves with these 6 exercises
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) suggests that your exercise routine should include both aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening. This can be done by combining a few exercises that work several muscle groups to ensure that every part of the body is worked out. While there are exercises that only work out specific […]
08/30/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Investigating the vasorelaxant and antioxidant effects of diosgenin on ovariectomied rats
Researchers from Brazil looked at the cardiovascular effect of diosgenin, a phytoestrogen and a constituent of yam (Dioscorea) species, on ovariectomized rats. The researchers published their findings in the Journal of Medicinal Food. In the study, the researchers examined both the vasorelaxant and antioxidant mechanisms of diosgenin in isolated rat aortic rings. They randomly subjected […]
08/09/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Hydroethanol extracts from Senecio serratuloides DC exhibit antihypertensive properties
A team of researchers from South Africa and Zambia investigated the ability of the South African plant called Senecio serratuloides to lower high blood pressure. The team published their results in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin conditions, internal and external sores, rashes, […]
07/26/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to improved cardiovascular health
A study published in the journal Nutrition Research looked at whether olive oil intake, fish consumption, and omega-3 supplementation would increase the levels of red blood cell oleic acid and the omega-3 index of a person. This study was conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Italy. The research team looked at 461 participants […]
07/11/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Worried about your heart? How many pushups you can do indicates cardiovascular health status
Pushups are one of the most common body weight exercises, and a study suggests that they may indicate the health of your heart. The study, which was published in JAMA Network Open, found that men who can do at least 40 pushups had lower risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. The findings suggested that simple exercises like […]
07/10/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Blueberries found to reduce CVD risk by up to 20 percent
Looking for ways to keep your heart healthy? Consider eating more blueberries. A study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A suggested that blueberries contain phytochemicals that significantly improve cardiovascular health. These phytochemicals are known as anthocyanins, which give blueberries (and other red, blue, and purple-colored foods) their color. For the first part of […]
07/07/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Are young women with heart problems being overlooked?
Heart attacks were once thought to be an “old man’s disease.” Recently, they are becoming increasingly common in young people, especially young women, according to a study published in the journal Circulation. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off, so the heart muscle begins to die. This condition is also known as […]
07/01/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Sleep is good for your heart, reduces risk of CVD, according to study
Sleep is an important part of a person’s day, yet many people are sleep-deprived, which increases their risk of many health problems. Having a good night’s sleep on a regular basis can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) like atherosclerosis, according to a study published in the journal Nature. In the study, researchers found a hormone in the […]
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