Exercise and Weight Loss Reduces Excess Insulin and Lowers Blood Pressure in Syndrome X
Exercising and losing weight can significantly reduce the overproduction of insulin and lower the blood pressure of patients with Syndrome X.
Derivative of the Green Tea Leaf May Help With Metabolic Syndrome X
Metabolic Syndrome X is the term used to describe a group of heart disease risk factors.
Obesity Has Doubled Since 1980, Major Global Analysis of Risk Factors Reveals
The worldwide prevalence of obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, according to a major study on how three important heart disease risk factors have changed across the world over the last three decades.
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Cold Tolerance
Researchers have discovered that many of the genetic variations that have enabled human populations to tolerate colder climates may also affect their susceptibility to metabolic syndrome.
Lower Cholesterol with a Vegetarian Diet – and Vegan is Even Better
Researchers have found that plant-based vegetarian diets, especially vegan diets, are associated with lower levels of total cholesterol.
Inflammation Blocks Impact of Heart Healthy Diets for Some
Natural chemicals in the body as a result of chronic inflammation may underpin the failure of healthy diet.
Sugar Industry Cherry Picked Data to Blame Fat for CHD
A disturbing report published by JAMA details the lengths the sugar industry has gone to since the 1950's to cast fat as the cause...
Study: High Good Cholesterol Trumps Low Bad Cholesterol For Heart Protection
Having a high level of HDL cholesterol – the good cholesterol – is more important than having a low level of LDL – the bad cholesterol.
Personalized Nutrition Beats “One Size Fits All” Approach in Dieting
A new study has found that a personalized, or individualized, approach to dieting is more effective than the one-size-fits-all approach many people are encouraged...
Daily Diet of Grapefruit Minimizes Risk Factor for Heart Disease
Heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit.
Research Suggests Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Cholesterol as Previously Thought
Vitamin D has been touted for its positive effects on a range of human systems, from enhancing bone health to reducing the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
Researchers Link Red Wine to Good Cholesterol
Researchers in France have found differences in red wine drinkers' good cholesterol, which could account for the drink's beneficial effects against cardiovascular disease.
Do Eggs Have a Lipid That Lowers Cholesterol Absorption?
Nutrition researchers at Kansas State University have published the first evidence that the absorption of cholesterol is reduced by another compound in the egg, a lecithin.
Study: Substances In Grapefruit Juice Interact Dangerously With Some Drugs
New research has identified and established the substance in grapefruit juice that causes potentially dangerous interactions with certain medications.
Docs Don’t Follow Guidelines for Women’s Heart Care
Women often miss out on cholesterol screening and nutrition counseling because their physicians do a poor job of following the recommended guidelines for cardiovascular care in women, according to a recent study.
High Cholesterol Linked to Tendon Problems and Pain
If you have high cholesterol, then you may be at a higher risk of developing tendon problems, low level inflammation and pain. High levels of...
