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Berberine Reduces Artery Plaque
Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.

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Music Heart Health Medicine
Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.

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Tofu Isoflavones Heart Health
Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

May 29, 2020 09:30AM

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.

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Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

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Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM

Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation.

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Take Folic Acid to Reduce Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.

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Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

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Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible.

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