Monday, 14 May, 2012 – 12:45 pm
A diet expert has advised Britons to cut down on processed foods, as doing so should keep their cholesterol levels low and their heart healthy. Processed foods may be tasty and convenient, but consuming too much processed food can be detrimental to your heart health. Sodium, trans fats, processed grains and added sugars are just read more »
Friday, 11 May, 2012 – 9:53 am
Nearly half of all men and more than a third of all women will be obese within the next 30 years, experts have warned. They claim that if current trends continue the cost of treating related illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer will soar to £320 billion in the next two decades. By read more »
Tuesday, 8 May, 2012 – 12:25 pm
Taking regular gentle jogs a few times a week can increase your life expectancy by around six years, reveal scientists. According to new data, men who regularly jog can add 6.2 years to their life while women can tack on 5.6 years. Presented last week at a heart health symposium in Dublin, the preliminary findings read more »
Wednesday, 2 May, 2012 – 10:23 am
A new study suggests that the compound that gives chilli peppers their heat could have the ability to lower cholesterol and boost heart health. Researcher found that chilli compound capsaicin helps heart health by reducing the accumulation of cholesterol in the body and increasing its breakdown and excretion. It also increases blood flow in vessels, read more »
Monday, 30 April, 2012 – 11:29 am
Swedish researchers believe that increasing fibre intake and eating low-fat dairy foods could help to protect against heart disease and stroke The first study, published in the Public Library of Science journal One, analysed the eating habits of more than 20,000 people in Malmö and focused on 13 different nutrients such as fibre, fats, proteins read more »
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