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Lowering blood pressure with mindfulness and paced breathing
Mindfulness is increasingly practiced as a method to reduce stress through body and mind interactions. In some instances, mindfulness incorporates […]
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Plant-based diets shown to lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy
Consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too, according […]
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Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors
Dog ownership may be associated with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who […]
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Weightlifting is good for your heart and it doesn’t take much
Lifting weights for less than an hour a week may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke by […]
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VITAL study: How vitamin D and fish oil affect risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer
Findings show omega-3 fatty acids reduced risk of heart attacks, especially among African Americans; vitamin D reduced cancer deaths over […]
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Dairy consumption linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease & mortality
Dairy consumption of around three servings per day is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared to […]
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Multivitamins do not promote cardiovascular health
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new analysis of […]
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Caffeine from four cups of coffee protects the heart with the help of mitochondria
Caffeine consumption has been associated with lower risks for multiple diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, but […]
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Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks
EGCG in green tea compound breaks-up potentially dangerous protein plaques in blood vessels EGCG in green tea could hold the […]
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Daily egg consumption may reduce cardiovascular disease
People who consume an egg a day could significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases compared with eating no eggs., […]