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Gingko to Prevent Heart Disease. . .Or Not

It'd be so easy if we could just take something that would protect us against heart attacks and stokes. For this reason many people have used the supplement Ginkgo biloba.   Ginkgo biloba is an herbal extract that is said to improve circulation and cognitive abilities. There have been numerous functions associated with Ginkgo biloba, such... Read moreChevron
posted 04/30/2011, comments (0)|
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Have you cut back on Fast Food?

If you had a heart attack, would you use that as a wake-up call to change your habits? I'm surprised to say that recent research says a heart attack isn't enough of an incentive for most people. Fast Food Intake Pre & Post Heart Attack A study published this month in The American Journal of Cardiology investigated the association between... Read moreChevron
posted 02/21/2011, comments (0)|
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An inspiring story even after tragedy

Five years ago this Easter, my family went through the worst tragedy ever to hit our family, the sudden death of our dad due to a massive heart attack. He was only 54. We all relied on our dad for everything; he was our rock and our life. Each of us had to try and learn to live again and strive to use our dad's death as a means to help others. My... Read moreChevron
posted 01/06/2011, comments (0)|
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Protandim results: 57% decrease in plasma osteopontin

Protandim. Any Questions? 1) Increases glutathione by 300%; 2) Increases activity of SOD (superoxide dismutase) and CAT (catalase) antioxidant enzymes by 54%; 3) 48% decrease in plasma TBARS, a marker of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress;4) A 57% decrease in plasma osteopontin, a fibrosis-promoting factor linked to heart failure;5) 35%... Read moreChevron
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Study Shows Heavy Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking Damages Heart

Occasionally splurging on alcohol once or twice a week is no big deal, right? New research published in the British Medical Journal this past November 2010 would argue otherwise. Researchers found heavy drinking or binge drinking a couple days a week worse for the heart than drinking a moderate amount of alcohol throughout the week. The... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2010, comments (0)|
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