Heart Health

Is the Mediterranean diet a heart-healthy choice?

You've likely heard of the Mediterranean diet, a way of eating that takes inspiration from the traditional foods of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea....

Plant-based diets: a double whammy against type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Over 100 million Americans suffer from diabetes or prediabetes, a statistic that continues to rise alarmingly. Being diabetic increases the risk of heart disease...

Refined grains may not increase heart disease risk, study finds

A new study from Arizona State University challenges the commonly held belief that high intakes of refined grains, such as white flour, white rice,...

Simple diet changes to guard your heart

Researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found out that making changes to what you eat and lowering your salt intake can reduce...

How a plant-based diet boosts heart health

Your heart is like your body's engine, tirelessly pumping blood throughout your body to supply oxygen and nutrients. But just like an engine, it can...

The impact of a high-cholesterol diet on heart health

Before we delve into the connection between a high-cholesterol diet and heart disease, let's familiarize ourselves with some basics. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found...

DASH diet is perfect for your heart health

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, developed in part at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, received a perfect score as the most heart-healthy...

The hidden risks of ultra-processed foods: a threat to heart health

Understanding Processed Foods Researchers from New York University have discovered that consuming more ultra-processed foods is tied to a higher risk of heart disease and...

The Mediterranean meal plan: a tasty path to a healthier heart

Imagine indulging in a meal that's not just delightful but also kind to your heart. This might seem too good to be true, but...

A heart-healthy diet: tips for managing heart rhythm disorders

Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, are conditions that change the regular beat of the heart. Your heart may beat too slow, too fast,...