Posts Tagged ‘cardiovascular disease (CVD)’
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), Vitamin E and Leafy Greens
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a disease condition where excess fat is stored in the liver. Two Types of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), there are two types of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases and both of them raise the risk for…
Read MoreExcess Fat around the Waist can Predict Heart Disease even In Healthy Men
A Brazilian study published October 31, 2018, in the Nature journal found that physically active men who are not overweight, but who have excess abdominal fat around the waist are more likely to develop heart disease. For years researchers have been warning that men and women who have excess abdominal fat around their waists are…
Read MoreSalt can be Consumed up to 5 grams a Day by Healthy People
There is still a lot of confusion over the amount of salt that is safe to eat on a daily basis. The safe consumption of salt also depends on the climate and the weather. Sodium is one of the most important minerals needed by the body and is found in all tissues. Low sodium (hyponatremia) …
Read MoreBlood Pressure can be Lowered by Life-saving Blue Light Treatment
Blue light has been found to be able to safely lower blood pressure without many of the serious side effects experienced by people taking blood pressure lowering drugs. This could be a non-invasive and non-pharmacological way to safely treat high blood pressure. The study was published by researchers at the University of Surrey in the…
Read MoreMediterranean Diet with Olive Oil and Nuts can Help Prevent Heart Disease
February is National Heart Month to raise awareness of heart disease in the United States, which is the number one cause of death. More and more doctors are recommending following a heart-healthy lifestyle to prevent heart disease. This includes consuming a Mediterranean kind of diet. During the 1950s it was noted that people living in…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
American Heart Month began on February 1 with the National Wear Red Day that was observed here at Park Crescent and all over the United States by people wearing red to raise awareness about heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Coronary Heart Disease in the United States According…
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