Study Suggests New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Those Over 50

Study Suggests New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Those Over 50

According to CNN, about a third of adults in the U.S. suffer from hypertension, a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. Recent government data provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have indicated that between 

Move Over Fish Oil! There’s a New Omega 3 in Town & It’s Name is Krill Oil

Move Over Fish Oil! There’s a New Omega 3 in Town & It’s Name is Krill Oil

For years, heath experts have been touting the benefits of fats from fish, and rightfully so. Fish and other seafood are considered the best source of fats from the Omega-3 family, which includes the fatty acids EPA and DHA. Most people do not get nearly 

Role of High Density Lipoproteins in Atherosclerosis & Cholesterol by Claudia Guy, ND.

Role of High Density Lipoproteins in Atherosclerosis & Cholesterol by Claudia Guy, ND.

Written by Claudia Guy, ND. The topic of cholesterol is still a hot topic in medicine since it is generally considered the leading cause of atherosclerosis, a type of cardiovascular disease. But cholesterol goes far beyond heart disease. It is a waxy, fatty substance that 

Supporting Approaches to Managing Hypertension By Jun Wang, MS

Supporting Approaches to Managing Hypertension By Jun Wang, MS

Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a common condition that measures the force of blood against the artery walls as your heart pumps oxygen rich blood throughout your body. There is normally a little resistance from the arteries which carry the blood and 

The Myths vs. The Facts About Vitamin C

The Myths vs. The Facts About Vitamin C

When most people think about the benefits of vitamin c, they probably think about oranges and orange juice. But there is much more to this important vitamin – it might even benefit your cardiovascular health. A new study performed by scientists from the University of 

Weight Loss & Exercise May Benefit Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Weight Loss & Exercise May Benefit Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Doctors are finding strong connections between obesity and the extremely dangerous heart arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation. According to the American College of Cardiology, an estimated 5.6 million U.S. adults have atrial fibrillation (AF), an abnormal heart rhythm characterized by rapid, irregular beating of the