Low Serum DGLA Associated with Mortality in Elderly Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Serum DGLA was a significant predictor of total death in elderly patients who recently experienced myocardial infarction (p= 0.012). (more…)
High Sucrose Consumption Associated With Increased Risk of Coronary Event
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analysis of a five-year average follow-up of 26,190 Swedish volunteers revealed a trend towards increased risk of coronary events and consumption of sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sugar and jam for the highest versus the lowest intake groups.
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Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Meta-analysis of cohort studies finds that insomnia is positively correlated with risk of heart attack and stroke. (more…)
True Love for Chocolate and the Heart
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A large study of 67,640 Swedish adults shows that those who ate 3-4 servings of chocolate per week significantly reduced their risk of myocardial infarction by 20% compared to non-consumers of chocolate.
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Grapeseed Extract Shown to Improve Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Drinking fruit juice with added grapeseed extract for 6 weeks significantly improved systolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to the control group. (more…)
Plant Sterols Shown to Decrease Heart Attack Risk in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest intake of plant sterols had a 29% reduced risk of a first heart attack compared to those with the lowest plant sterol intake. No benefit of plant sterol intake and reduced heart attack risk was seen with women. (more…)
CoQ10 May Offer Help After a Heart Attack
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Small study of 23 patients showed CoQ10 levels were 63% lower in the heart attack patients. Also CoQ10 levels among the 15 heart attack patients who died in the hospital were 43% lower than the heart attack patients who survived and were discharged.
Vitamin C May Impact Your Heart – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent clinical trial of patients with mild to moderate congestive heart failure, researchers found that vitamin C infusions produced a remarkable improvement in their heart function. (more…)
Magnesium Decreases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Magnesium decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in women. (more…)
Magnesium Levels Overlooked – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study at the University of Minnesota revealed that robust blood levels of magnesium signficantly reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death. (more…)
Multivitamin Use Helps Reduce Heart Attack Risk in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with no cardiovascular disease who regularly take a multivitamin decrease the risk of heart attack by 27% while 5 years of vitamin supplementation reduce the risk by 41%. (more…)
Mediterranean Diet Helpful to Heart Attack Survivors
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study concluded that those who followed a Mediterranean diet demonstrated less risk of heart dysfunction and fewer major recurrences in the two years following a heart attack or unstable angina. (more…)
How Onions and Garlic Help Your Heart – Informed Opinion
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…)
Studies Show that Tea is Good for Your Heart – Informed Opinion
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…)
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) Found to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to those with the lowest intake of alpha linolenic acid (1 gram per day), those with the highest intake of ALA (2.7 grams per day) had a 39% reduced risk of a heart attack. (more…)
Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Heart Attack Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study has found that low vitamin D levels may play a role in heart attacks. (more…)
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