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05/14/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Eat more dark chocolate to resolve irregular heartbeats

Chocolate lovers, rejoice: A study published in the journal Heart has found that eating moderate amounts of chocolate can reduce the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), a life-threatening form of irregular heartbeat. Scientists at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, together with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Aalborg University, and the Danish Cancer Society‘s Institute of […]

05/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A bowl of curry a day can keep your heart healthy – Nutrition Journal study

If you want to improve your heart health, consider eating at least one bowl of curry every day. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, one culinary serving of curry made with various spices can help dilate the arteries and “[prevent] the cardiovascular harms associated with eating common foods.” Aside from enhancing the flavor of various dishes, […]

04/01/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Consuming walnuts as a weight reduction measure: How it affects weight, satiety, blood pressure, cholesterol

Supplementing a reduced-energy diet with walnuts can provide results similar to conditions under a weight loss intervention. The results of this study, led by researchers from the University of California, La Jolla, looked at how adding walnuts to a diet can affect weight, risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), and satiety. For the study, the research team randomly […]

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