All posts tagged with atherosclerosis
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-(Natural News) Did you know that not all forms of cholesterol are bad? High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol. One particular study has found that it may even help fight atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries as a result of plaque buildup. A group of researchers […]
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-(Natural News) Heart disease is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It puts a person at risk of heart attack and stroke, which can leave survivors disabled for the rest of their lives. There are drugs used to treat heart disease, such as statins. But these medications often come with side effects and are […]
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-(Natural News) Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to […]
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-(Natural News) Blood circulation powers life. It is responsible for delivering key nutrients to cells, tissues and organs throughout the body, as well as carrying away unwanted carbon dioxide and waste products. The circulatory system is the main bodily system that is involved in blood flow. It works in conjunction with the heart which pumps […]
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-(Natural News) Scientists are looking at how orange peels can potentially boost heart health by modifying gut bacteria. Yu Wang of the University of Florida is leading research on orange peels through a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Although the study is ongoing, Wang and her colleagues previously conducted preliminary research that […]
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-(Natural News) Corn is one of the most widely known edible crops in the world. It grows on every continent except Antarctica and is used as an ingredient in more than 4,000 everyday grocery items. It is a healthy source of carbohydrates as it comes from the whole grain family. In its organic form, corn is gluten-free and a good alternative […]
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-(Natural News) Mysterious recurring patterns rule the universe. Natural foods and organs of the human body, for example, share these patterns and are said to be connected: Foods can, in some way, heal the organ it resembles. In ancient times, people used this idea and developed natural medicine to treat diseases. Herbs and other organics were their […]
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-(Natural News) Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious and often fatal condition, heart disease is caused by cardiometabolic dysfunctions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and obesity. However, a recent study published in Endocrinology and […]
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-(Natural News) Vitamin C deficiency is linked to a higher risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a recent review. Published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, the article also suggests that vitamin C may help regulate blood pressure, reduce arterial stiffness and decrease the amount of cholesterol in the blood. The […]
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-(Natural News) Sorghum bicolor, commonly known as great millet, is a cereal grain that belongs to the grass family, Poaceae. It is considered a major food crop in Africa, where it likely originated, and is now cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is highly valued in hot and arid regions because it is resistant […]
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