cardiovascular disease / page 4
Sep. 21, 2018
Fish Oil No Better Than Olive Oil for Reducing Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetics
Omega-3 fish oil supplements failed to prevent first-time heart attacks or strokes in diabetics compared to a control group that took olive oil capsules.
Sep. 4, 2018
New Studies Link Heart Health With Reduced Likelihood of Developing Dementia
Older adults who take care of their heart are less likely to develop dementia than people who neglect their cardiovascular health.
Aug. 27, 2018
Professor's Criticism of Coconut Oil Goes Viral
Coconut oil is "one of the worst foods you can eat," said Harvard professor Karin Michels.
Jul. 20, 2018 Health
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Events with Med Diet and EVOO or Nuts
Jul. 5, 2018 Health
Landmark Med Diet Study Corrected After Methods Are Questioned
Feb. 15, 2018 Health
Dec. 4, 2017 Health
Moderate Exercise, Mediterranean Diet Better at Reducing Fat Deposits
Nov. 8, 2017 Health
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Sep. 1, 2017
Dark Chocolate With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Small daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, researchers found.
Aug. 21, 2017
Comparing the Lipid-Lowering Effect of EVOO and Statins in Type 2 Diabetes
Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil improves cholesterol without the side effects associated with statins.
Jun. 29, 2017
Research Suggests Fried Potatoes, Poor Eating Habits Reduce Lifespan
Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods - but further research is required.
Jun. 17, 2017
Switching From Coconut Oil to Olive Oil Can Be Good for Your Heart
Coconut oil is as bad as beef fat and butter, according to new research by the American Heart Association.
Jun. 15, 2017
Chocolate May Lower Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
Moderate consumption of chocolate is beneficial for the heart, a new study finds.
May. 15, 2017
Study Says Cutting Saturated Fat Doesn't Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Researchers found that doctors' admonitions to avoid foods high in saturated fat like butter and cheese were "just plain wrong."
May. 11, 2017
MedDiet Protects Against Atherosclerotic Plaque
A study using tomography scans showed the arteries of people with high adherence to the MedDiet had significantly less atherosclerotic plaque than people with low adherence.
Apr. 26, 2017
Olive Oil Helps Reverse Damage of High-Fat Diets
Researchers in Chile found a compound in olive oil reduced the adverse effects on cholesterol and insulin caused by a high-fat diet.
Mar. 10, 2017
Olive Extract Might Help Fight Arterial Stiffness, Study Finds
A recent Spanish study found that people who consumed higher doses of a standardized olive fruit extract fared better on an arterial measurement index and in measurements of mean triglyceride.
Feb. 28, 2017
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Recommends Olive Oil
A group of doctors and medical researchers have backed olive oil as a heart-healthy food, while raising concerns about fad diets and the use of coconut and palm oils.
Feb. 20, 2017
Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More
Spanish scientists found the consumption of a MedDiet enhanced with four tablespoons of olive oil per day improved the beneficial actions of HDL cholesterol.
Jan. 3, 2017
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A study finds the high magnesium content of the Mediterranean diet plays a key role in the benefits.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 9, 2016
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Dec. 2, 2016
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
A Harvard study found that the exchange of one percent of the saturated fat in a diet with healthful food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.