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American women who ate more protein-rich foods instead of red meat had a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a study reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Here's Something New To Worry About: Anxiety Hikes Heart Attack Risk

We all know that people with a Type A personality and an off-the-charts hostility level may be courting a heart attack. But this might come as a surprise: New research shows that their nervous, socially withdrawn neighbors also have reason to worry..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Eat Less Or Exercise More? Either Way Leads To More Youthful Hearts

Overweight people who lose a moderate amount of weight get an immediate benefit in the form of better heart health, according to a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. And the heart improvements happen whether that weight is shed by eating less or exercising more..... full story

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High vitamin C levels associated with reduced risk of stroke

The January, 2008 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the finding of researchers at the University of Cambridge and the MRC Centre for Nutrition and Cancer in Cambridge, England of an association of high vitamin C levels and a lower risk of stroke over a decade of follow up..... full story

Source: Life Extension Foundation

Healthy Smile May Promote A Healthy Heart

Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. And while most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and quitting smoking can help prevent cardiovascular disease, they may not know that by just brushing and flossing their teeth each day, they might also be avoiding this potentially lethal condition..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Mini 'Stress Tests' Could Help Condition Heart To Survive Major Attack

People who experience brief periods of blocked blood flow may be better conditioned to survive a full-blown heart attack later, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC)..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Oatmeal's Health Claims Reaffirmed, Study Suggests

A new scientific review of the most current research shows the link between eating oatmeal and cholesterol reduction to be stronger than when the FDA initially approved the health claim's appearance on food labels in 1997..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Statin Use May Be Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk, Says Study

Patients taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may be at lower risk for developing cancer, especially lung and colorectal cancers. However, it is unknown whether statins directly prevent cancer..... full story

Source: Science Daily

Lack Of Vitamin D May Increase Heart Disease Risk

The same vitamin D deficiency that can result in weak bones now has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, Framingham Heart Study researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association..... full story

Source: Science Daily