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Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart Health

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

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Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

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Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as...

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Pecans Shown to Lower Cholesterol

Researchers from the University of Georgia found people at risk of cardiovascular disease were able to lower their total cholesterol by 5% and their LDL cholesterol by as much as...

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

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Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

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Whole Grains Better for Waist Size and Much More

Middle-aged and older adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily experienced smaller increases in blood pressure, blood sugar and waist size over time than those who...

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just Like Exercise

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

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Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

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Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

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Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

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Fat But Fit is Still Bad for the Heart

Spanish researchers have found physical activity is not enough to undo the negative effects of excess body weight on the heart.

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes Risk

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes...

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Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found overweight women who adhered to a Mediterranean-like diet were 30 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Decreased Diabetes...

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found overweight women who adhered to a Mediterranean-like diet were 30 percent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

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Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

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Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Blood Pressure

Researchers in Australia have found consuming extra virgin olive oil on a daily basis can lower blood pressure, thereby reducing a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

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Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

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Meditation Linked to Better Heart Health

Researchers found a much lower prevalence of coronary artery disease among people who regularly meditate.

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

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Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

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Intermittent Fasting Effective for Weight Loss

Researchers found time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, was effective for losing weight as well as improving insulin resistance and oxidative stress levels.

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

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Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

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Fat Deposits Tied to Excess Sugar Intake

Researchers found fat from excess sugar can accumulate around heart and other organs leading to a cascade of adverse health consequences.

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previously Thought

Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

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The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

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Exercise Improves Metabolism More than Previous...

The results of a new study show the benefits of exercise on metabolism are more profound than researchers previously understood.

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

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Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

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Low Fiber Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure

Researchers have discovered a low-fiber diet may actually be a cause of high blood pressure.

Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

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Researchers at the University of Plymouth (England) have discovered using antibacterial mouthwash after working out cuts the blood pressure reduction of exercise by as much as 60 percent.

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Mouthwash Blocks the Benefits of Exercise

Researchers at the University of Plymouth (England) have discovered using antibacterial mouthwash after working out cuts the blood pressure reduction of exercise by as much as 60 percent.

Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

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In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

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Walnuts May Aid in Lowering Blood Pressure

In a study conducted at Penn State University, researchers saw trial participants at risk for cardiovascular disease lower their central blood pressure by adding walnuts to their diet.

A Sauna Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

A Sauna Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

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Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found that sauna bathing mimics exercise and can lower your blood pressure. Working with a group of 100 volunteers as part of...

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A Sauna Can Lower Your Blood Pressure

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have found that sauna bathing mimics exercise and can lower your blood pressure. Working with a group of 100 volunteers as part of...