(Natural News) Arterial stiffness, a primary risk factor of cardiovascular disease, can occur due to high consumption of salt. In a review published in the Journal of Hypertension, researchers confirmed that limiting sodium, or salt, intake can reduce the stiffening of the arteries. The review, carried out by researchers from Federico II University of Naples […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that a quarter of all deaths in the United States are directly attributable to heart disease. Over 600,000 Americans die from this killer disease each year, and it is the leading cause of death in both men and women. The three main risk factors […]

(Natural News) More research has proven that a Mediterranean diet can not only keep your heart healthy but also ward off cardiovascular diseases. In a study published in Metabolism, researchers from the University of Connecticut found that following a Mediterranean diet cuts cardiovascular disease risk by reducing atherogenic lipoproteins which promote atherosclerosis. Researchers recruited 83 women […]

(Natural News) Intermittent fasting has steadily gained global attention over the years, thanks to a vast number of studies demonstrating its beneficial effects on the body’s overall health. Now, a new study carried out by researchers at the Harvard University adds to the growing number of evidence regarding the diet scheme’s efficacy. To reach this conclusion, the researchers […]

(Natural News) An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own […]

(Natural News) It’s widely appreciated for its powerful antioxidant and cell-energizing properties. But the nutrient Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10, does a whole lot more than just clean up free radicals and improve cardiovascular function in humans. Studies indicate that CoQ10 is an amazing anti-cancer nutrient that can help to not only prevent but […]

(Natural News) Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the world. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from Cameroon discussed how the coffee senna (Senna occidentalis; formerly Cassia occidentalis Linn), a weed common in many parts of Africa, can be used to prevent atherosclerosis, one of […]

(Natural News) An active lifestyle and healthy diet remain the most potent protection against diseases, according to a study published in The Lancet. Researchers at the University of Mexico examined members of a remote South American tribe known as Tsimane people who live in the Bolivian Amazon. The experts visited 85 Tsimane villages between 2004 […]

(Natural News) For years, healthy adults have been advised to take a daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, cancer and more. But a large, international study has shown that taking aspirin everyday is no way to improve health outcomes in low-risk populations. Indeed, it turns out that people do not, in fact, need […]

(Natural News) Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been in the news quite a bit recently. Indeed, there are many reasons to drink ACV, but with so many benefits now attached to it, which ones are real — and which ones are smoke and mirrors? Here are just some health benefits of taking ACV backed by […]