FEBRUARY 22: CHOLESTEROL LEVELS – AGE & HEREDITY?
Elevations of blood cholesterol and/or triglycerides can be due to genetic factors. These conditions are one of the most common inherited diseases as they affect about one in every 500 people.
ReadFEBRUARY 21: ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
29 Days to a Healthier Heart
People who consume a diet rich in omega-3 oils from either fish or vegetable sources have a significantly reduced risk of developing heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids have the following effects on the body:
FEBRUARY 20: ALCOHOL AND YOUR HEART
29 Days to a Healthier Heart
You may have heard that moderate consumption of alcohol is beneficial for heart health. However, is this really true for everyone? And if so, what does ‘moderate consumption’ mean?
FEBRUARY 19: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK
29 Days to a Healthier Heart
Heart attacks aren’t always fatal. Learn the signs of a heart attack so you can react quickly to help save someone’s life!
FEBRUARY 18: BOOST YOUR NIACIN (VITAMIN B3)
29 Days to a Healthier Heart
It is now known that niacin does much more than lower total cholesterol. Specifically, niacin has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol, triglyceride, and fibrinogen levels, while simultaneously raising HDL cholesterol levels.
FEBRUARY 17: STOP SMOKING NOW!
According to a report from the Surgeon General: “Cigarette smoking should be considered the most important risk factor for coronary heart disease”. But evidence shows that those who have quit smoking have only half the risk of those who continue to smoke regardless of how long they had smoked. We can help you quit!
ReadFEBRUARY 16: GET YOUR CHOLESTEROL IN CHECK
FEBRUARY 16: GET YOUR CHOLESTEROL IN CHECK
The evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that elevated cholesterol levels greatly increase the risk of death due to heart disease.
FEBRUARY 15: INCREASE YOUR ANTIOXIDANTS
FEBRUARY 15: INCREASE YOUR ANTIOXIDANTS
Antioxidants (such as vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenes, flavonoids, etc) inhibit free radicals and their damaging effects. This is why increased consumption of antioxidants is essential for the prevention of heart disease.
FEBRUARY 14: GIVE A HUG FOR YOUR HEART
FEBRUARY 14: GIVE A HUG FOR YOUR HEART
Studies show that human contact through hugs lowers blood pressure and reduces stress, which cuts the risk of heart disease. Hugs have also been shown to improve overall mood, increase nerve activity, and a host of other beneficial effects.
FEBRUARY 13: GET YOUR VITAMIN C
FEBRUARY 13: GET YOUR VITAMIN C
Dozens of observational and clinical studies have shown that vitamin C levels correspond to total cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Vitamin C lowers the risk for cardiovascular disease in the following regards: