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Eating for a Healthy Heart with Dr. Chrysanthi Kazantzis

Jan 26, 2021 09:48AM ● By Chrysanthi Kazantzis

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies every 37 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. One in four deaths are from heart disease each year. Learn some tips to help mitigate this chronic disease.

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Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cruciferous Vegetables
Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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Practicing Yoga for Heart Health
Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

Aug 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator.

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Berberine Reduces Artery Plaque
Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.

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Music Heart Health Medicine
Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.

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Tofu Isoflavones Heart Health
Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

May 29, 2020 09:30AM

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.

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Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

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Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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