(Natural News) Almonds, like other types of nuts, are ideal snacks – they contain various nutrients and are low in fat. Studies have shown that almonds can also help in maintaining healthy blood lipid levels. In a review published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, researchers reviewed studies on almond consumption and blood lipid levels and found […]

(Natural News) It is not new that pharmaceutical drugs come with harmful side effects, like increasing the risk of various health problems like heart attack. A systematic review published in the BMJ confirmed that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can increase the risk of a heart attack. While the link between NSAIDs and heart problems […]

(Natural News) Your blood type could determine your susceptibility to a heart attack. People whose blood types fell into a non-O blood group are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke, claim the researchers behind a compelling new study. The Dutch research team analyzed data from over 1,362,569 adult subjects, all of whom were […]

(Natural News) There’s much to be said about the benefits of breastfeeding, even after a woman has raised her children up to the point where they don’t need mother’s milk any longer. A new study published in the American Journal of Hypertension shows that the more women breastfeed their children, the more they’re shielded from the ill effects of […]

(Natural News) If you think you know everything there is to know about a diet that is healthy for your heart, think again. According to results from the observational Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiological (PURE) study published in the Lancet, the foods that make up a heart-healthy diet for people worldwide may be different from what […]

(Natural News) Traffic-related air pollution is seen to manipulate the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), otherwise known as “good” cholesterol. These are the findings of the American Heart Association (AHA) in their recent study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. These lowered levels are evident even after brief and medium-length exposures to air pollution. […]

(Natural News) The sodium contained in salt is necessary for our body to function. It helps to ensure that proper nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and other body functions can take place. At the same time, because of how easily salt can add flavor to food, it is easy to eat too much salt. Salt should not […]

(Natural News) There can be no doubt that arthritis causes debilitating pain which can have a serious impact on the patient’s quality of life. Experts estimate that over 54 million adults were diagnosed with some form of arthritis between 2013 and 2015, and it is believed that over 78 million – or 26 percent of […]

(Natural News) Blood sugar levels increase after a meal. However, some people have their blood sugar levels elevated even after two hours or more. These people are more likely to suffer from a cardiovascular event. Dramatic blood sugar spikes that stay for several hours increase the risk of a cardiovascular event. This condition is called […]

(Natural News) No matter how busy you are, it’s important to set aside at least eight hours of your day for sleep. A good night’s rest can do wonders for your body but it’s not all about the quantity and quality of sleep you’re getting. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that going […]