Researchers at the University of Sydney, and Royal North Shore Hospital, in Australia reviewed the possible role of omega-3 fatty acids. Continue reading Reducing the risk of heart disease in people with diabetes
Category Archives: Heart Disease
The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
We commonly take them, but studies show mixed results regarding their health benefits, according to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina. Continue reading The value of nutritional supplements in older adults
Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Many studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease.
Dr. Christine Gonzalez reviewed the evidence for disease prevention. Let’s focus on what’s known and what requires more evidence. Continue reading Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Should L-carnitine be taken to treat angina pectoris?
Dr. Gayle Nicholas Scott at Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, reviewed the evidence on Medscape . Continue reading Should L-carnitine be taken to treat angina pectoris?
Supplements or food to prevent heart disease in women?
Researchers at the MedStar Research Institute, in Hyattsville, Maryland, reviewed studies of nutrition in women.
Those emphasizing gender differences in nutritional requirements were selected for this review. Continue reading Supplements or food to prevent heart disease in women?
Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Researchers from the Population Health Research Institute, in Ontario, Canada evaluated the effects of dietary options on the risk of heart disease.
It’s a good article for those of us who like neat lists. Continue reading Dietary choices and the risk of heart disease
Pomegranate juice for kidney dialysis patients
During the American Society of Nephrology’s 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition, researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, in Haifa, Israel reported their results in patients with chronic kidney disease. Continue reading Pomegranate juice for kidney dialysis patients
Dietary factors and the risk of atrial fibrillation
Researchers in Boston tell us there are conflicting reports about an association between dietary factors and the risk of atrial fibrillation — the most common type of irregular heartbeat found in about 2.2 million Americans.
They evaluated the potential associations between atrial fibrillation and several dietary factors. Continue reading Dietary factors and the risk of atrial fibrillation
Product review: CoQ10 and ubiquinol
CoQ10 and its activated form, ubiquinol, are popular supplements for treating or preventing a range of conditions including congestive heart failure, migraine headache, high blood pressure, and Parkinson’s disease — although none of the evidence is conclusive.
ConsumerLab.com tested 31 products for content and dosing. Continue reading Product review: CoQ10 and ubiquinol
Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
There’s an ingredient in rice that may help control blood pressure and explain the lower risk of cardiovascular disease in Japan.
Researchers at Temple University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, presented the results of their laboratory study during the annual 2010 Experimental Biology conference. Continue reading Unraveling the mysteries of the subaleurone layer in rice
Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition, in Nuthetal, tell us chocolate appears to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Continue reading Effects of chocolate on blood pressure and heart disease
Review: Benefits of exercise in patients with systolic heart failure
In most people, heart failure is due to a reduced ability to pump blood throughout the body (left ventricular systolic dysfunction). The symptoms are similar between left and right heart failure; your doctor can tell the difference.
This Cochrane review focused on the effects of exercise training in patients with systolic heart failure. Continue reading Review: Benefits of exercise in patients with systolic heart failure
Listing the benefits of fish oil to prevent coronary heart disease
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, in Ohio present a pithy summary.
Here we go. Continue reading Listing the benefits of fish oil to prevent coronary heart disease
Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.
During the annual American College of Cardiology meeting, researchers at the University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, reported results from the first study to examine the benefits of yoga on patients with atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Yoga for people with atrial fibrillation
Consumer Alert: X-Hero and Male Enhancer
FDA lab analysis of X-Hero found the product contains sulfosildenafil, the analogue of the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug (sildenafil, Viagra, Revatio) used to treat erectile dysfunction.
In addition, FDA analysis of Male Enhancer found it contains tadalafil (Cialis, Adcirca), the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. Continue reading Consumer Alert: X-Hero and Male Enhancer
Massage after heart surgery
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, studied role of massage therapy following surgery. Continue reading Massage after heart surgery
The bottom line on calcium supplements
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have written a succinct review.
Let’s cut to the chase. Continue reading The bottom line on calcium supplements
Using acupuncture to prevent atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (aka A-fib) is the most common abnormal heart rhythm. It involves the 2 upper chambers of the heart.
Researchers at the Universita degli Studi di Milano, in Italy, evaluated whether acupuncture might prevent or reduce the rate of arrhythmia recurrences in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. Continue reading Using acupuncture to prevent atrial fibrillation
Are happy people at lower risk of heart disease?
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, in New York City examined the association between positive affect and cardiovascular events. Continue reading Are happy people at lower risk of heart disease?
Failure of self-managment couseling in heart failure patients
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago tell us, “Motivating patients with heart failure to adhere to medical advice has not translated into clinical benefit.”
They think past studies were flawed. So, in this study, they studied the value of self-management counseling + heart failure education, compared with heart failure education alone. Continue reading Failure of self-managment couseling in heart failure patients