This is an introduction to a series of articles on the heart. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Economic Burden of Illness in Canada report, cardiovascular disease-related physician care, hospital care, and drugs is the largest burden on the health system. It is the same throughout the first world. Cardiovascular disease is the … Continue reading Understanding, Treating and Preventing Heart Disease
Scientists say eating eggs for breakfast helps boost brain function
Many people see eggs as the villains of the grocery cooler. One moment nutritionists are touting them for their health benefits, and the next they’re saying they’re bad for us. This controversy comes from the general belief that eggs raise cholesterol which may lead to a heart disease. Previous research has linked regular egg consumption … Continue reading Scientists say eating eggs for breakfast helps boost brain function
Why magnesium may be the single most important nutrient you need to take for heart health
Magnesium can make a good cause for being the most vital nutrient for supporting cardiovascular health — making it worrisome that almost half of all Americans are deficient when it comes to getting their daily dose of the nutrient. If you do not have enough magnesium in your body, you can become more prone to various diseases and disorders. … Continue reading Why magnesium may be the single most important nutrient you need to take for heart health
Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease
It is often said that presentation is everything when it comes to meals, but there’s an even better reason to fill your plate with colorful foods. The pigment that gives foods like berries their rich red and purple hues also doubles as powerful protection against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that this pigment, anthocyanin, not … Continue reading Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease
Take it from a doctor: Heart surgeon says statins DO NOT work, can even increase risk of diabetes and obesity
If you aren’t taking statins, there is a good chance you know several people who do. After all, a quarter of the American population over the age of 45 takes one daily. Given their widespread use, you would think they are incredibly effective and safe, but nothing could be further from the truth – and … Continue reading Take it from a doctor: Heart surgeon says statins DO NOT work, can even increase risk of diabetes and obesity
Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart
Source: Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart by Dr. Edward Group The human heart is an organ that we all cherish, and for good reason! Be it the rush of love or the pumping of blood, our hearts are our life force. Yet the leading cause of death in the world is not … Continue reading Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart
What do garlic and white onion have in common? Both can lower blood pressure and prevent diabetes
Garlic and onions are commonly used as ingredients to add flavor to foods; they are also known for improving health as they contain many natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols. In a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, garlic, white onion, and purple onion were proven to exhibit powerful antioxidant activities which are helpful in lowering blood … Continue reading What do garlic and white onion have in common? Both can lower blood pressure and prevent diabetes
Statins DOUBLE your risk of developing diabetes
Which condition would you rather have: high cholesterol or diabetes? It’s a choice you might be unwittingly making if you take statins to lower your cholesterol as studies show that those who take the drugs are twice as likely to develop diabetes as those who do not. On top of that, they also have a … Continue reading Statins DOUBLE your risk of developing diabetes
Heart failure patients require restorative rest; treating sleep disorders provides cardiovascular benefits
In this age of stressful living, rest is like life-giving oxygen that recharges us and makes us ready to face all of the day’s challenges. Rest promotes brain function. It keeps us in the pink of health. It lowers stress and promotes sleep. Nowhere is this more important than in heart failure patients suffering from … Continue reading Heart failure patients require restorative rest; treating sleep disorders provides cardiovascular benefits
Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. In the first study, … Continue reading Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 