by nhri | Sep 24, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found that 900 mg of EPA and DHA per day offered a statistically significant benefit by decreasing death from heart failure by 9% and death from cardiovascular disease by 8% in 3,500 patients. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 16, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies show that high-walnut-enriched diets significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol for the duration of the short-term trials but did not significantly change values of HDL cholesterol, triglyceride levels or body mass index (BMI). (more…)
by nhri | Aug 25, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal the heart healthy properties of Vitamin D. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 17, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 1500 women reveals that those who consumed the highest amounts of nuts or peanut butter (> 5 servings per week) had a 44% decreased risk of CVD and a 44% reduced risk of having a heart attack compared to women with the lowest nut/peanut butter intake (almost never). (more…)
by nhri | Jul 7, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Depression, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 5, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Triglycerides decreased in those taking vitamin D by 17% more than in the placebo group and a marker of inflammation decreased by 7% more. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 5, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 14,221 men and women revealed that daily intakes of 213, 271, and 362 grams of magnesium were significantly associated with a decreased risk of stroke by 22%, 25%, and 30% respectively. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 4, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with lower C-Reactive Protein levels had significantly higher blood levels of Omega 3 fatty acids. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 22, 2009 | Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Researchers recently found that eating onions or garlic significantly reduced the risk of a first heart attack. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 6, 2009 | Cardiovascular Health, Trans Fats
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. The oils in fried foods are believed to increase overall inflammation in the body, an important step for the development of heart disease. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 10, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Potassium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 27, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2009 | Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Tobacco
Written by Bethany Stevens, BS, science writer, and Ronald Ross Watson ,PhD. The intake of fruits and vegetables has a modest beneficial effect on the cancer risk among smokers, but avoiding tobacco smoke is much better. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 13, 2009 | 2008, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates that grape seed extract, a powerful antioxidant, decreased oxidized LDL cholesterol, helped regulate heart rhythm,and decreased plaque buildup in blood vessels. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 4, 2008 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - General, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of nearly 1500 women, the group with the lowest vitamin D levels had a 66% greater risk of high blood pressure compared to the group with the highest level. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. A research study has shown that fish oil improves heart function in healthy people. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. Research shows that vitamin D may reduce your risk of heart disease. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Among the many health benefits of tea, studies suggest that it may help prevent complications after a heart attack. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Studies have shown that a Mediterranean-style diet leads to both health and longevity. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 17, 2008 | 2008, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
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