According to a research study, conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, red meat consumption increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular, and total mortality. You should not swear off all types of meat and protein sources, however. Good sources of protein include legumes, nuts, poultry, and fish. The study confirms that red meat consumption… Continue reading
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Stay Healthy by Drinking Fresh Juices
It is very important to find ways to improve our health, especially since we don’t follow a very healthy diet and lifestyles. We typically consume processed foods and lots of sugar because we need their energy to last the day, but we don’t provide our bodies with the essential nutrients and vitamins they need in… Continue reading
Eat Cherries to Maintain Good Health
Typically, we associate cherries with spring and the upcoming summer, but a few of us are aware of the heal benefits of this fruit. Cherries are among the healthiest fruits as they have numerous health benefits. They are rich in antioxidants, contain low fat amounts and calories and have high water content. Cherries can reduce… Continue reading
Common Health Problems in Men
Men tend to be less concerned about their health by comparison with women, and this is one of the reasons why women have a longer life-span than men. Typically, men and women experience similar medical problems, but there are certain conditions that are more common in men. The first most common male health issue is… Continue reading
Protection against heart disease
Taking pine bark at 200 milligrams daily may be safe, but it makes no difference to your heart attack risk, say researchers in a new study reported in Archives of Internal Medicine, September 27. As background information, the authors explain that although dietary changes, physical activity and some prescription medications have been scientifically demonstrated to… Continue reading
Hronic stress could keep the Triglycerides highs and the risk of heart disease
From studies on mice, researchers in the US have discovered that disrupting the body clock or circadian rhythm could interfere with a normal 24 hour cycle of high and low triglycerides in a way that leaves them at a high level all the time, potentially raising the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease. You can… Continue reading
Genetic “chips” gave the information about heart disease
New research at the University of Leicester will use the latest genetic techniques to examine DNA from over 20,000 patients with heart disease. The study will help to identify new genes and molecules responsible for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). This, in turn may help to develop new diagnostic and treatment strategies. The project is being… Continue reading
“Nanoburrs” to help fight heart disease
Building on their previous work delivering cancer drugs with nanoparticles, MIT and Harvard researchers have turned their attention to cardiovascular disease, designing new particles that can cling to damaged artery walls and slowly release medicine. The particles, dubbed “nanoburrs,” are coated with tiny protein fragments that allow them to stick to damaged arterial walls. Once… Continue reading