Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Also Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease, Especially In African Americans
A new study suggests yet another reason for Americans to abandon their current fatty diets in favor of one rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat. Choosing these healthier options appears to significantly reduce the long-term risk of heart disease in patients with mildly elevated blood pressure, particularly African Americans...
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Healthbeat: Lowering your risk for prostate cancer
One in six men today will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, now the most common type of cancer next to skin cancer. But is there anything men can do to lower their risk of getting prostate cancer? The answer is "yes" and "no."
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New Health Corp. Introduces Weightsaviorâ„¢-- Weight Loss for Women and Men with High Cholesterol and Concerned About ...
"New Health identified a strong need for a weight loss solution that addressed the specific needs of people who fight high cholesterol.
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Some doctors believe kids should be screened yearly
New studies show that tens of thousands of kids could be affected by high cholesterol and not even realize it
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DASH Eating Plan Lowers Long-Term Heart Attack Risk, Especially Among African-Americans
The DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among African-Americans, according to research reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products as well as whole grains, poultry, fish ...
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