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Coenzyme Q10

admin on Mar 5th 2009

(CoQ10) is known to be highly concentrated in
heart muscle cells due to the high energy
requirements of this cell type.

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CHOLESTEROL CONTROVERSY

admin on Feb 27th 2009

Though wearing your heart on your sleeve isn’t usually
considered beneficial, if we could actually do it we would
be able to take a close look at its condition every day.
Head off heart disease by nurturing the most discussed but
least appreciated organ that symbolizes love and caring.
 
More of us die from broken heart than any other ailment.
Although [...]

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The # 1 KILLER FOR WOMEN

admin on Feb 26th 2009

 
When it comes to heart health, it’s clear that women underestimate their personal risk and think that heart disease is more likely seen in men. But, the number one killer for women is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Starting at age 75, the prevalence of heart disease is higher in women than men.

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IMPROVE HEART WITH GREEN TEA

admin on Feb 23rd 2009

Drinking green tea can help protect against cardiovascular disease by reducing
cholesterol levels, new research suggests. In one study involving 29 subjects,
 participants drank 1 L of water daily for three weeks, then 1 L of green tea daily
 for four weeks. After drinking green tea each day, the subjects’ blood cholesterol has dropped significantly, particularly LDL [...]

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Herbs for Your heart

admin on Feb 15th 2009

Heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the world. It is caused by atherosclerosis, an accumulation of fatty materials on the inner linings of arteries that restricts blood flow.

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CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH-another study showing the benefits of berries…

admin on Sep 29th 2008

berry-rich diet demonstrated to reduce blood pressure, raise HDL- cholesterol (the good cholesterol), and inhibit platelet reactivity.

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Even a little activity cuts bad cholesterol.

admin on Sep 18th 2008

Just a small increase in moderate physical activity can reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) levels in the body. A recent study…

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