Items Tagged with 'heart disease'

The reason is the extract of bergamot present in the beverage, which has been found to contain enzymes that can treat heart disease as effectively as statins.

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Such a diet lowers non-HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B (ApoB), two predictors of cardiovascular disease risk.

Fatty foods that have not been processed -- such as butter, cheese, eggs and yogurt -- can even be good for the heart, and repeated advice that consumers should cut their fat intake may have actually increased risks of heart disease.

A study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who ate at least 100g of yogurt every day had significantly less plaque build-up on the walls of their carotid arteries -- the blood vessels that supply the brain with oxygen. Carotid artery plaque is one of the leading risk factors for stroke and heart disease.

A new study has suggested that dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese and butter may not increase the risk of heart attack despite the relatively high amount of saturated fat.

Lowering salt intake has long been advised by healthcare providers for the reduction of blood pressure, especially for those who suffer hypertension.

Scientists are reporting an in-depth analysis of how the caffeine in coffee, tea and other foods seems to protect against conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and heart disease on the most fundamental levels.