Compounds found in cocoa known as flavanols have long been linked to better blood vessel function, particularly in people with heart disease risk factors or existing conditions. But what about healthy individuals with no apparent cardiovascular issues? A key study from the Flaviola Health Study set out to answer this question by examining the effects of regular cocoa flavanol intake in […]
A daily fish oil supplement slashed serious heart risks in dialysis patients
A large international study has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement can sharply lower the risk of serious heart-related complications in people undergoing dialysis for kidney failure. The research was co-led in Australia by Monash Health and the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University. The study, known as the PISCES trial, followed […]
Eating two servings of avocados a week linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open […]
Daily Cranberry Consumption Improves Cardiovascular Function
A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men. The new study, published today in Food & Function, included 45 healthy men who consumed whole cranberry powder equivalent to 100g of fresh cranberries per day (9 g powder) or a placebo for one month. Those consuming cranberry […]
Higher Olive Oil Intake Reduces Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality
Consuming more than 7 grams of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality, cancer mortality, neurodegenerative disease mortality and respiratory disease mortality, according to a study of over 92,000 U.S. adults. “Olive oil consumption has been shown to lower cardiovascular disease risk, but its associations with total and cause-specific […]
Dangers Of Home Infrared Saunas
From time to time it has been claimed that the thermal stress caused by sauna bathing can be harmful to persons with cardiovascular disorders. While there are few dangers of the infrared sauna, it’s important to know what they are! Infrared saunas are different from traditional dry saunas in that they use a combination of […]