Cholesterol is essential for good health and a critical building block for the cells in your body. Here's a primer on how cholesterol can be both beneficial and disadvantageous to your health. This waxy, fat-like substance is produced naturally, mainly in your liver. But it also...
Your diet in general will greatly influence your cholesterol levels, but I will talk more about that shortly. First, I want to alert you to exciting research regarding specific foods that have demonstrated cholesterol lowering properties. If you eat enough of these foods, you might...
According to a new study in the journal Circulation, high dose fish oils post heart attack improved heart function and reduced scarring. After a heart attack, the shape and function of the heart can change, which could end up leading to heart failure. Unfortunately, there are...
The incidence of high blood pressure in women increases dramatically after menopause, suggesting a connection to hormones. As the body’s chemical messengers, hormones orchestrate our metabolic processes by stimulating changes in cells—including those in our blood vessels. Hormones, which originate in various glands, circulate throughout...
If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to substantially limit your salt intake. This is because reducing sodium can help to lower blood pressure, which reduces your risk for heart disease. While much of the population consumes way too much sodium, it...