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You may have heard about LDL cholesterol, but do you know what VLDL cholesterol is? It refers to very-low-density lipoprotein and is primarily filled with triglycerides. LDL cholesterol is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol as it contributes to various heart-related problems. Well, VLDL is no different and it, too, can raise your risk ...click here to read more

Chocolate’s health benefits have always been a topic of discussion. The most recent research confirms that chocolate is actually good of health, so that’s good news. But before you stock up on your favorite treat, do keep in mind that its benefits are not fully understood yet, so you may want to keep your chocolate ...click here to read more

Potassium-rich foods may lower stroke risk in postmenopausal women. Senior author Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller said, “Previous studies have shown that potassium consumption may lower blood pressure. But whether potassium intake could prevent stroke or death wasn’t clear. Our findings give women another reason to eat their fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are good sources of ...click here to read more

For many of us, drinking some hot coffee is an easy way to stay awake and energized. Although there isn’t anything wrong with that per se, relying on coffee isn’t always a solution. You see, coffee drinking can get pretty addictive. Eventually, that one cup is not enough, so we up on our caffeine to ...click here to read more

Fatty liver and abdominal obesity are independently linked to snacking on high-fat and high-sugar foods. Obesity is a growing problem, according to the World Health Organization, with over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women being obese worldwide. Lead author of the study Dr. Mireille Serlie said, “American children consume up to 27 percent ...click here to read more

Triglyceride levels can be affected by alcohol intake in many different ways. For starters, alcohol consumption means more calories to metabolize. No digestion is required, so it goes directly to the liver. Instead of metabolizing fatty acids, the liver then starts processing the alcohol. As a result, the triglyceride levels in the liver – and ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease is a condition affecting close to 20 million Americans. Kidney specialists (nephrologists) suggest that changing your diet can help protect your kidneys. Diet can also help control other health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which in fact can lead to kidney problems. If you suffer from kidney disease, paying ...click here to read more

Anything we put in our body at some point gets filtered through the liver, and this is why our diet can play such a large role in the development of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease which progresses from fibrosis – scarring of the liver. In cirrhosis, the scarring is irreversible, and this ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not only common among seniors, but among those with dementia, too. Furthermore, UTIs among the seniors are often misdiagnosed for dementia, or may be overlooked if a person has dementia, because UTIs in dementia can lead to delirium. If a person already has dementia, it may be difficult for them to ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 5.1 million Americans have heart failure. Heart failure is the result of the heart not functioning properly and can lead to death. Aging is a large factor affecting the function of the heart, so many seniors are at risk for developing heart failure. There are many ...click here to read more

September 29, 2016 is World Heart Day, so we present our top articles on the matters of the heart and related topics, including gallstones, heart failure, Mediterranean diet, asthma, and stroke. World Heart Day was founded in 2000 to bring awareness about the impact of heart disease and stroke on the population. Being among the ...click here to read more

In the wake of the rising popularity of open-concept residential plans, researchers wanted to investigate whether an easier access to the kitchen plays a role in people’s eating habits. The findings suggest that open-floor plans may actually promote overeating. Coauthor of the study Kim Rollings said, “Open kitchen-dining area floor plans remove visual and physical ...click here to read more

Everyone knows eating a healthy diet is good for our bodies, but women who are stressed may not reap the nutritional benefits of eating well. The study found that stressful events from the previous day may negate health benefits of a balanced nutritious meal. Lead researcher Janice Kiecolt-Glaser said, “They physiologically looked like they’d eaten ...click here to read more

According to the WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in developed countries like the U.K., the U.S., Canada, and Australia. In the U.S. alone, almost 11.5 percent of the total adult population are diagnosed with heart disease and/or heart problems. And approximately one in every four ...click here to read more