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Cholesterol Medication Limitations: No Effect on High Triglycerides or Low HDL

Jan 6, 2016 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Even though statin drugs and other cholesterol medications lower LDL-cholesterol, many people who take them have dangerously low levels of HDL-cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, along with high triglycerides. These people have an elevated risk for heart attacks, strokes, and other problems associated with cardiovascular disease. About a third of patients on … Read More

A Home Blood Pressure Monitor and a Reliable Blood Pressure Chart Offer Superiority for Knowing Your True Risk

Jan 5, 2016 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Heart Health

A blood pressure chart is only useful if your blood pressure has been measured accurately and the reading is not misleading. But if you think getting your blood pressure measured in the doctor’s office is the best and most accurate way to determine your TRUE blood pressure, think again. You … Read More

Dairy for High Blood Pressure

Dec 31, 2015 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Heart Health

Are you at risk of becoming part of the global 26% of adults with high blood pressure, putting you at increased risk for heart disease and strokes? If so, including low-fat dairy or yogurt in your diet can help keep blood pressure under control according to two new studies. While … Read More

Coconut Oil: Cholesterol Villain or Health Food Darling?

Dec 30, 2015 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Heart Health

Coconut oil has certainly carried a bad rap in the past—an artery-clogging, cholesterol-raising, heart-attack-causing saturated fat worse than butter or lard. Then it started getting promoted as the latest health food super-oil—an ideal cooking oil that enhances the flavor of foods. But coconut oil is a saturated fat, and since … Read More

What Foods Lower Blood Pressure? Polyphenol-Rich Ones

Dec 29, 2015 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Heart Health

One of the best ways to lower your blood pressure is to look at your diet first. But this isn't about taking things away; you can also eat more of the things that help lower blood pressure. What foods lower blood pressure? One important group is those that contain polyphenols--such … Read More

This High Triglycerides Diet Actually Lowers Triglycerides

Dec 9, 2015 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Most people with high triglycerides are told to cut down on certain types of foods, like trans fats and added sugars. Rarely, however, do health care providers offer advice about which specific foods patients should enjoy more often. A new study might just change that. A high triglycerides diet that … Read More

Improve Your Cholesterol Numbers with Citrus Fruits

Dec 1, 2015 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Aside from their bright colors, sweet tastes and appealing fragrances, citrus fruits – grapefruits, lemons and oranges – are tremendously beneficial for health. This is because the fruits are loaded with antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonoids, beta-carotene, lycopene, and a heart-healthy soluble fiber called pectin. Red Grapefruits Help Reduce … Read More

Blood Pressure Chart: How to Determine Your True Blood Pressure

Nov 30, 2015 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

The “white coat” effect of your doctor’s office may be preventing you from knowing what your true blood pressure reading really is according to science based studies. There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that using a home blood pressure monitor is superior to in-office blood pressure measurements, according to a … Read More

Can Diabetics Drink Wine? Yes! Wine Is Healthy for People with Diabetes

Nov 23, 2015 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Do you have type 2 diabetes? And are you wondering, “can diabetics drink wine?” It can be hard to know what’s right when it comes to alcohol. Is it best not to drink any at all? Or is drinking some in moderation okay, or even beneficial? Recent findings from a … Read More

Unique Ingredient Improves HDL Cholesterol Numbers by 30%

Nov 7, 2015 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Fajitas, roast, chili, soup… What do all these cuisines have in common? By eating them, you may be able to raise your HDL “good” cholesterol numbers. Research from Tufts University reveals that eating onions daily can increase HDL cholesterol levels by as much as 30%. That’s huge! For example, if your … Read More

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