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Diet For the Heart - How to Lower Cholesterol by 22% With Dry Beans

Studies have shown that people who eat dry beans regularly have a lower risk of suffering from heart disease than the ones who barely eat them. One main reason is because they lower cholesterol. Read more »

Good News For Coffee Lovers - One-Cup Regular Coffee Drinkers Less Likely to Get Heart Disease

Are you drinking too much coffee? We seem to need it to wake up in the morning, to stay alert when we drive, and even our work breaks are now referred to as "coffee breaks." A sign that may indicate that we're getting a little too carried away is when we have a mug, with a picture of our favorite mug on it. But don't put your favorite cup away just yet. There's new evidence suggesting that coffee in moderation can actually be good for you! Read more »

Has the Prevention and Reversal of Heart Disease Been Discovered?

In 1953, Canadian physician G.C Willis put forward the idea that cardiovascular disease was caused by a lack of vitamin C. Through his research, he found that vitamin-C-deprived humans and guinea pigs were discovered to have fatty atherosclerotic deposits in their vascular tissue, characteristic of heart disease. Read more »

What High Cholesterol Blood Tests Mean & How to Help Prevent High Cholesterol

According to the American Heart Association, in addition to the fact that one out of every two persons will die of heart disease, over 70 million Americans currently have some type of heart disease. (Note: This does not include the tens of millions of people who are in the process of developing heart disease in coming years). The cost of treating heart disease (also know as cardiovascular disease, or CVD), in both direct and indirect costs is estimated to be over $400 billion annually. Read more »

A Vegetarian Lifestyle Change - The Anxiety is Understandable - Heart Disease is a Killer!

To make you feel at ease it's important to point out the benefits of the decision you have taken to eventually eliminate all meat and animal products from your diet. For example, you should know that a vegetarian person has a much less chance of contracting many forms of cancer such as colon, breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. Read more »

Cholesterol Lower Foods Help You Avoid Heart Disease

If you have high cholesterol you are not alone. With increasing regularity more and more people are finding themselves falling victim to this dangerous condition. It has been found that those with raised cholesterol levels are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Read more »

What is Heart Disease - Can Garlic Protect Us From More Than Vampires?

For several decades, the widespread use of antibiotics has ignored the medical properties of garlic. Lately, however, interest in garlic has escalated and nowadays research is focusing on the role garlic plays in the prevention and control of heart disease. Read more »

Diet For the Heart - Fish Or Fish Oil Capsules?

A lot has been said, and written, about fish, fish oil capsules, and Omega-3 fats when it comes to heart disease. However, the never ending questions are: what is better for my heart, fish or fish oil capsules? Can I replace fish with fish oil capsules and obtain the same health benefits? Read more »

Recovering From Acne

Dr. Jan Hornets is a renowned expert on the psychological impact of skin diseases, particularly acne. He discusses why skin diseases can be so devastating and why acne patients are lucky to have access to so many effective treatments Read more »

Why Be Afraid of Menopause

What is the medical treatment for menopause? Women with severe symptoms of menopause can go on hormone replacement therapy, where female sex hormones of estrogen and progrestin are given in a pill form. A recent study, however, suggested that hormone replacement therapy may not reduce the risk of heart attack - a benefit previously thought to be brought on by the therapy. Instead, the study found a higher risk of heart disease and breast cancer in women taking the hormone pills. Read more »