Thursday, January 23, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - Can Apple Prevent Heart Disease?

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” This is an old-fashioned proverb that began at the end of the 19th century. A study published online March 30, 2015 in journal ‘JAMA Internal Medicine’ did conclude that evidence does not support that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But the findings did not actually rule out the health benefits of eating apple. Click the following link for more details:

Saturday, January 11, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - Can Chili Prevent Heart Disease?

Laboratory studies had shown that capsaicin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. It is not only known for relieving certain kinds of pain but also a widely used ingredient in over-the-counter topical creams and ointments for arthritis. Chili can also improve heart and blood vessel health.

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Friday, January 03, 2020

Heart Disease Prevention - Is Silent Heart Attack Dangerous?

One can have a heart attack and not even know it. A silent heart attack, known as a silent myocardial infarction (SMI), account for 45 percent of heart attacks and strike men more than women. It is called silent because when it happens, either there are no noticeable symptoms, or the symptoms lack the intensity of a classic heart attack.


Saturday, December 21, 2019

Heart Disease Prevention - Can Revascularization Outperform Drug For Ischemia?

Cardiologists have debated for more than decades the best way to deal with blockages in an artery, and when should procedures or surgery be performed. A recent finding revealed on November 16 at the 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania may actually provide answer to such debate. Click the following link for more details:



Friday, December 13, 2019

Heart Disease Prevention - Which Tea Good For Heart Disease Prevention?

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world, but tea has been enjoyed by people from different cultures in many countries for more than 5,000 years. With significantly lower caffeine than coffee, tea may have some health benefits because of compounds known as catechins and epicatechins. Find out more at:


Friday, November 29, 2019

Heart Disease Prevention - How To Boost Good HDL Cholesterol?

It is important that one should not only strive lowering LDL cholesterol but also try increasing HDL cholesterol. Most people are aware of how to lower LDL cholesterol, say by adopting healthy lifestyle that include healthy diet and exercising regularly. In fact, some of the things that can help lower LDL cholesterol can also boost the HDL cholesterol levels.

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Heart Disease Prevention - What Will Trigger Atrial Fibrillation?

While AFib can happen without a trigger, most people can identify at least some of their triggers. Stress, certain foods and beverages, air pollution or environmental factors, exercise, sex hormones, dehydration, and over-the-counter medications are some of the known triggers. Find out more at:


Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Heart Disease Prevention - How Is High Caffeine Linked To Heart Disease?

Effect of caffeine peaks within an hour after consumption, and the body eliminates half of it within about 4 to 6 hours. But how people react to caffeine really depend on gender, age, and health condition. Whether high caffeine intake would increase the risk of coronary heart disease is still debatable. Find out more at: