Cholesterol

How healthy is your cholesterol? Along with the damage potential it has on your cardiovascular system, new research has found that cholesterol may play a role in a cellular pathway linked to cancer. Cholesterol has been associated with cancer in previous research; one 2014 study from the United Kingdom linked women with high cholesterol to ...click here to read more

For a lot of us, our diet revolves around convenience food. Out on a small errand? Grab yourself a Big Mac and you’re good to go. Home late from work? Pull out a frozen dinner and pop it in the microwave. No matter how quick and easy, these eating habits damage your health. They expose ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is well-known as a significant risk for heart disease. New research shows keeping cholesterol in a healthy range, and boosting good cholesterol, will help fight inflammation and thereby reduce joint pain and stiffness. Could get you out walking and resuming activities you really enjoy. Let’s take a look at cholesterol’s healthy range: High ...click here to read more

If you follow health trends, you’re probably already familiar with omega-3 fatty acids and the benefits of fish oil. Studies show the promise of a new omega which has a significant impact on the lowering of cholesterol and preventing plaque development in the arteries. Good news for the heart! Omega-7 is a fatty acid found ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard that high cholesterol is bad for your heart. But it gets worse. Researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute say that high cholesterol may also contribute to the spread of breast cancer. The current research was published in Science in the Nov. 29, 2013 edition. The recent study is the first of its ...click here to read more

The treatment of high cholesterol may soon be changing, with the recent unveiling of a new treatment guideline by The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. The new treatment guideline addresses medical and lifestyle recommendations for people with high blood cholesterol, particularly for those who are at a high risk for cardiovascular ...click here to read more

You often hear about the negative implications of high cholesterol, or TV commercials promoting products that help lower cholesterol. Simply put, high levels of “bad” cholesterol leads to atherosclerosis, resulting in clogged arteries and higher risks of heart attack and stroke. Researchers from the University at Buffalo conducted a recent study which has given a ...click here to read more

If you are like most men, young and aging alike, you probably abhor going to see your Doctor, and medical tests tend to fall very low on your “to-do” list. There are many reasons and excuses to avoid the Doctor’s office; however once you reach the age of 50 it becomes more pertinent than ever ...click here to read more

By 2030 it is expected that 438 million people will have diabetes worldwide. The most common strain is Type-2 and the disease, according to some, has reached global epidemic status. Many diabetic also experience cholesterol problems and face obesity. Type-2 diabetes creates a number of problems for those suffering from it. Cholesterol problems create a ...click here to read more

According to statistics Canada one in five Canadian adults has high blood pressure. Many medical professionals believe this number would be much lower if people had a better understanding of the risk factors. Sea salt In a U.S survey 61 per cent of people said that sea salt was better for your blood pressure. Sea ...click here to read more

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, while stroke is the leading cause of disability. Approximately one million Americans have a heart attack every year, and 400,000 of them die as a result of it. Interestingly, more heart attacks occur between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. because higher blood ...click here to read more

It’s blasting your blood pressure off the charts and leading to an onslaught of other health problems, such as stroke and heart disease. Now, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention is saying a whopping 90% of American’s are consuming too much of it. It’s hiding in the foods you eat, ...click here to read more

Do you know the signs that could mean that you’re having a heart attack? Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is the leading cause of death for individuals over 40 years of age. The good news…there are excellent treatment options for heart attacks.  These treatments work best if they are given right after symptoms ...click here to read more

Supporters of Alcoholics Anonymous might not agree. But a recent scientific discovery has shown that alcohol might, in fact, make you live longer. The news came after the shocking lab discovery showed that just a small amount of alcohol given to a worm could actually double its lifespan. The findings, made by researchers at the ...click here to read more