Diet

Plaque is a term used for deposits in the arteries. Not all plaque is equally dangerous. It depends on the thickness and what it is made of. The most dangerous plaque is unstable and may create a blood clot causing an obstruction of an artery if it breaks loose. When...

  This is very important. These are the biggest nutrient factors influencing cardiovascular mortality. This research may surprise you. The researchers evaluated the association between specific patterns of protein intake andcardiovascular mortality in 81.337 men and women, and they found some interesting associations(Tharrey M, et.al., 2018). The risk for cardiovascular...

https://youtube.com/embed/10nP2o_aZjI Your blood glucose level after you eat can affect your risk for cardiovascular disease. Several studies show a correlation between blood glucose levels and what happens to your arteries. The most common ways to evaluate the blood glucose metabolism is to measure fasting blood glucose and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)....

Inflammation and oxidative stress are usually connected, and both can affect your blood vessels in a negative way. Both are known to cause damage to the endothelium, the inner lining of the blood vessels. Depending on what kind of food the meal includes, both inflammation and oxidative stress can increase....

Like so many others, you may have noticed that you can’t remember like you once could. Sadly, some of your most common habits may actually increase your risk for developing dementia. Pay attention to this – life expectancy is increasing! If you don’t do anything to change, most likely you...