Extra-Virgin Olive Oil May Cut Heart Disease Risk in Half
A major study of over 7,000 people at high risk for heart disease found that those who consumed the most extra-virgin olive oil had significantly lower chances …
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Better Lab Models Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes happen when fatty buildup in arteries breaks apart and blocks blood flow. Scientists don't fully understand why some of these …
Read MoreWhy Your Immune System Ages and How It Affects Your Heart
As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens—a process called immunosenescence. This research explains how this aging process contributes to heart …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Protect Your Heart? New Study Has Surprising Answers
Researchers combined results from 9 large studies involving over 114,000 people to see if taking vitamin D supplements could prevent heart disease. They found …
Read MoreEating Better for 3 Years Helps Heart Patients Stay Healthier
Researchers followed over 1,700 people with heart problems for four years to see if eating healthier foods would prevent future heart attacks and strokes. They …
Read MoreWhy the Mediterranean Diet Protects Your Heart
Scientists have studied the Mediterranean diet for over 70 years and found strong evidence that it's really good for your heart. This diet focuses on eating …
Read MoreBlood Tests That Predict Heart Attack Risk After Stent Surgery
When doctors place a stent (a tiny tube) in a blocked heart artery, they want to know which patients might have problems afterward. Researchers reviewed …
Read MorePlant-Based Eating May Help Prevent Second Heart Attacks and Strokes
Researchers studied people who had already experienced heart problems to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent future heart attacks and …
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