Over 13 million Americans have had angina, a heart attack, or both. Each year, an estimated 1.2 million people will experience a serious heart event. About 25% of all Americans have one or more risk factors for heart disease. Most risk factors for heart disease are related to lifestyle and environmental factors.
Over the past decades, heart disease rates declined in both men and women as they quit smoking and improved dietary habits. This rate, however, has stabilized in recent years,...
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Olive oil contains monounsaturated fat, which helps reduce LDL cholesterol. To receive the... Read more »
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Extra-virgin olive oil is a staple in Italian cooking, and it may also have a medicinal benefit in the fight against... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New evidence shows maslinic acid, a compound found in olive oil, can provide a natural defense against cancerous cells.... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be an easy fix for kids with respiratory allergies. In a new study, researchers found children living on the Greek... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who have had a heart attack have a new concern to worry about. New research reveals patients who have had a heart... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »