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08/02/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Scientists confirm that the coffee senna weed from Africa can manage cholesterol levels
Coffee senna (Senna occidentalis; formerly Cassia occidentalis Linn) was linked to a reduced risk in atherosclerosis, indicating heart-friendly benefits, in a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study used an animal model to confirm the ability of the plant’s aqueous extracts to fight cardiovascular disease. The coffee senna, a weed common […]
07/27/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Eating avocados keeps your heart healthy and strong
If you’re worried that the avocado in your guacamole will give you a heart attack, you’ll be happy to know it won’t. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Studies indicate that the avocado could be one of the best mainstays in a diet that promotes a healthy heart and a flat tummy. Avocado’s high fat […]
07/25/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The diuretic potential of the Vepris heterophylla
Vepris heterophylla, a plant used in African ethnomedicine as a treatment for cardiovascular disease and malaria, has the potential to treat hypertension, according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Specifically, the researchers examine the plant’s antioxidant and diuretic properties. The scientists used aqueous extracts from V. heterophylla. They administered the extract […]
07/06/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
This overlooked vitamin protects you against heart disease
Heart disease kills millions worldwide. Besides consuming a heart-friendly diet and engaging in regular physical activity, ensuring that you have an adequate supply of vitamin K2 will also help reduce your risk of developing the condition. Vitamin K2 is one of the least known vitamins, often because it is mistaken for the more common vitamin […]
07/05/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Eating more fennel keeps your heart healthy – especially when consumed regularly
Exercise is one of the most recommended measures to prevent or curb the risks of cardiovascular disease. Research published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates that long-term intake of fennel can have the same effects as exercise and lead to a healthier heart. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains among the top causes of premature death worldwide – […]
07/05/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Add these 9 immune-boosting foods to your diet today to prevent a stroke
A jarring statistic says up to five million people die of stroke every year. The disease causes around 10 percent of total deaths, clearly putting it among the leading causes of mortality today. Stroke is largely considered a lifestyle disease, which means you can take certain steps to prevent it or reduce your risk of […]
07/04/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Why pecans should be your go-to snack when you’re hungry
Contrary to what most people believe, finding a snack that sates your hunger while being good for your body isn’t hard at all. Take the pecan, for example. Pecans are used in a wide variety of food products, most notable of which is pecan pie, a Thanksgiving favorite. But if you are concerned about the […]
07/02/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
The therapeutic heart benefits of long-term administration of Nigella sativa (black cumin seed)
Fennel or Nigella sativa (NS) has been shown to offer plenty of benefits for the heart. A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine compared the angiogenic properties of fennel with that of exercise in an animal model. Exercise’s main benefit to the cardiovascular system has to do with improving blood flow and inducing […]
06/25/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Why you should be paying attention to this amino acid if you want a healthier heart
Your risk of developing heart disease is exacerbated by eating fatty foods and engaging in unhealthy habits, but having an overabundance of homocysteine doesn’t help either. The evidence is strong that this amino acid increases your likelihood of contracting heart disease. In the 1960s, pathologist Kilmer McCully encountered two children with advanced atherosclerosis, a disease that doesn’t […]
06/22/2018
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By RJ Jhonson
Eating fish once a week cuts risk of sudden cardiac death by half
Heart disease remains among the world’s top killers, causing one in every four deaths in the U.S. alone. A paper suggests that to reduce your risk of succumbing to the disease, one of the best things you can do is eat fish. The study examined the risk of sudden death caused by a heart attack […]
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