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03/28/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Moms, take care of your diet: Eating a lot of salty foods while pregnant can increase the risk of your child having a cardiovascular condition
Pregnant mothers should really be watchful of what they eat as they are eating not only for themselves, but also for their baby. For one, pregnant moms should be wary of eating a lot of salty foods. A study published in the Journal of Hypertension has revealed that consuming too much salt during pregnancy can increase the […]
03/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
The cytoprotective and antioxidant properties of lemongrass essential oil
A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness reported that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil possesses cytoprotective and antioxidant properties. Lemongrass is widely used in traditional folk medicine. The essential oil extracted from lemongrass has been reported for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. For the study, researchers at the University of Madras and Prist […]
03/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Grape leaves exhibit antioxidant, anti-hypercholesterolemic properties
A study revealed that the leaves of grapes (Vitis vinifera) contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that are effective against hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels. The findings of the study were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Grape seed, fruit, and its extract are already widely used as a functional food. Grape leaves are […]
03/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study finds link between abnormal potassium levels and an increased risk of heart failure
People with heart failure should also take care of their potassium levels. According to a study in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, patients with heart failure who also have abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood are more likely to see themselves be readmitted to a hospital, or worse, die as a result of […]
03/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Study provides evidence that dietary salt intake influences the health of your heart
The body needs some salt to function, that’s a given – but too much of it can be detrimental to health. One of the potential health risks of high salt intake is the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. A recent study published in the journal Annals of […]
03/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Spicy foods found to keep cancer and heart disease at bay
Spicy foods usually give a “kick” to your taste buds — but they’re more than just that. Researchers found that eating spicy foods helps you live longer and cuts your risk from dying due to cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. The researchers, who were from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and […]
03/14/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High glycemic load linked to cerebral small vessel diseases
A recent study suggests that a high dietary glycemic load (GL) is linked to the presence and burden of cerebral small vessel diseases in people who experienced a stroke. The article, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the effect of high glycemic load and glycemic index (GI) on the presence of cerebral […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
6 Reasons to eat antioxidant-rich Swiss chard
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family — the same family spinach, beets, and quinoa belong to. Its leaf blades are red or green, while its stalks can be red, white, or yellow. Despite its name, it’s not native to Switzerland — it was discovered by a Swiss botanist in 1753. Today, it […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Red sage protects against severe cerebrovascular disease
A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine reveals that a certain compound in red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) could potentially be used as a promising treatment for managing subarachnoid hemorrhage, a severe cerebrovascular disease. The study looked at the neuroprotective effects of a compound called magnesium lithospermate B (MLB) in red sage. Red […]
03/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Green healing: People who live in leafy neighborhoods have a lower risk of developing heart disease
Your neighborhood can influence your risk of heart disease. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that people who live in green, leafy neighborhoods may have a lower risk of developing heart disease. The first of its kind, the study looked at how neighborhood greenspaces affect the markers of stress […]
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