Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)1 are used to treat mild to moderate pain. Research2 presented at the European Society of Cardiology in August 2022 demonstrated that these over-the-counter pain medications can increase the risk for heart failure in individuals who have Type 2 diabetes. NSAIDs are used to treat such conditions as back pain, sprains and… Read More »
Cocoa flavanols may be protective of heart health, even helping to reduce your risk of dying from cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. While chowing down on chocolate candy is unlikely to have the same effect, the evidence supporting cocoa’s benefits for heart health only continue to grow. Cocoa flavanols were singled out by… Read More »
This article was previously published April 16, 2018, and has been updated with new information. Research has shown that the more vegetables you eat, the lower your risk of heart disease, with different types of vegetables protecting your heart through different mechanisms. Leafy greens, for example, have high amounts of nitrates that naturally boost your… Read More »
Research has found that individuals can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease by eating just 1 cup of nitrate-rich vegetables every day. The research looked at whether individuals who regularly ate higher quantities of nitrate-rich vegetables, such as beetroot and leafy greens, had reduced blood pressure, and it also looked at whether these same… Read More »
And it also means avoiding saturated fats, trans fats, and excess sodium and sugar. Margaret’s heart story Margaret’s heart story. Salt is a mineral that is made of sodium and chloride. Accessed Dec. But, be careful when eating the following. Oats Beans Berries Ground flaxseed. This website should be considered for general informational purposes only.… Read More »