Heart Health

Eating ultra-processed foods may increase heart disease risk

Scientists from New York University found that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher risks of heart disease and death. Ultra-processed foods are made...

Eating fish could help reduce death risk in people with vascular disease

Scientists from McMaster University and elsewhere found that eating oily fish regularly can help prevent heart disease in high-risk people, such as those who...

Foods rich in potassium could protect heart health in women

Scientists from Amsterdam University found that women who eat bananas, avocados, and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in their diet. Blood pressure...

Diet rich in rice may help reduce heart disease risk

Scientists from Gifu University found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population. The research was published in...

Refined grains may increase risks of heart disease and death

Scientists from St John’s Research Institute found that a high intake of highly processed (refined) grains is linked to higher risks of heart disease...

Dark chocolate and almonds may protect heart health in obese people

Scientists from Penn State University found that eating nearly almonds every day—either alone or combined with dark chocolate and cocoa—may reduce the risk for...

Eating whole grains may help control blood pressure, blood sugar

Scientists from Tufts University found that people who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood...

Vegetarian diets protect heart health in people with diabetes

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that plant-based diets improve blood sugar control, lead to weight loss, and improve cholesterol in...

Chinese heart-healthy diet could lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Peking University found that eating a modified version of traditional Chinese food containing half the amount of sodium may strongly lower blood...

Flavonoid-rich foods could help reduce death risk in heart disease

Scientists from Kyung Hee University in South Korea found that foods high in flavonoids may help reduce heart disease death risk. The research is published...