(Natural News) According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 73.5 million American adults, or more than 31 percent of the total adult population in the United States, have elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or bad cholesterol. It’s a well-known fact that having high levels of bad cholesterol dramatically increases your […]

(Natural News) Niacin is a B vitamin commonly used by your body to turn food into energy. It is also known as vitamin B3 and helps keep your nervous system, digestive system and skin healthy. As a supplement, niacin may help ease arthritis, boost brain function and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, among many other benefits. Studies also show that […]

(Natural News) Cholesterol levels are an important marker of cardiovascular health. While your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, high levels of it can increase your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a fatty substance. If it accumulates in your blood vessels, it can restrict blood flow and form blood clots, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. Your total cholesterol levels consist of the […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven […]

(Natural News) A large cohort study published in the Lancet announced a shift in the leading causes of death among middle-aged adults in 21 countries, with cancer creeping in to number one currently held by heart disease. The countries in question ranged from high income (HI) to middle income (MI) to low income (LI). Although cardiovascular disease […]

(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 […]

(Natural News) Nearly every medication has side effects, but sometimes people are willing to take them on to get some sort of benefit. And while no one wants to deal with heart disease and its effects on the body, taking popular cholesterol medications could bring on another potentially deadly illness: type 2 diabetes. This is […]

(Natural News) Green tea is considered the healthiest beverage on the planet and is known for its amazing health benefits. For centuries, it has been consumed both as a food and as a natural medicine that helps clear the mind and rid the body of toxins. Today, numerous studies on the beneficial properties of green […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Rajarshi Shahu College of Pharmacy and Research in India investigated whether curcumin from turmeric can enhance permeability and bioavailability of EGCG for the treatment of hyperlipidemia. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Green tea is rich in polyphenols like flavonoids and catechins. Among the main catechins […]

(Natural News) Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness […]