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Breathing Exercises to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Jun 23, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Close your eyes and sit up straight. Take a deep breath while you count to five, then count to five again as you exhale. Go ahead and try it right now for six breaths. It feels good, doesn’t it? Breathing to lower blood pressure can be an effective strategy. Here’s … Read More

Turmeric Benefits May Lower LDL Cholesterol

Jun 18, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

If you want to lower LDL naturally, the answer may lie in your spice rack. Turmeric is the Indian spice that gives curry its golden color. While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind for cholesterol health, research indicates turmeric's benefits include that it is one … Read More

What’s Causing My Tired Legs?

Jun 7, 2020 · Jay Roland · Heart Health

If you often experience tired legs when the rest of you is wide awake, it could be time to have your cardiovascular health checked and to evaluate your muscular fitness. Tired legs can actually be a symptom of several conditions, but typically the feeling is caused by decreased blood flow … Read More

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High Blood Pressure: One Heart Failure Risk Factor

May 7, 2020 · Jim Brown, PhD · Heart Health

Almost half of Americans have high blood pressure (HTN), and one in five adults don’t know they even have it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taking medications as prescribed is a problem for many patients, and it’s estimated that nearly 30 percent of patients who have … Read More

Reducing Triglycerides and Excessive Cholesterol Maximizes Important Vitamin E Benefits

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

You have probably heard how dangerous excessively high triglyceride and cholesterol levels can be; they are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes. Recent research provides yet another reason why reducing triglycerides and cholesterol levels that are too high should be one of your … Read More

5 Possible Chlorella Benefits

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

Chlorella has become well known as a health food because it is extremely nutritious. Tablets made from pure chlorella can be about 60 percent protein, 20 percent carbohydrates, and 11 percent unsaturated fats.[1] Chlorella benefits include: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals[1,2] and is a rich source of chlorophyll.[1] What is Chlorella? … Read More

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Does Oatmeal Lower Cholesterol? Oats Are One of The Best Foods To Help Lower Cholesterol

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

One of my favorite breakfast options is a bowl of oatmeal. There are lots of ways to mix it up when it comes to oatmeal, and my latest favorite, just in time for fall, is oatmeal with bite-sized pieces of apple cooked in, topped with some chopped walnuts. It is … Read More

5 Zinc Supplement Benefits Include Lower Risk of Heart Disease

May 5, 2020 · UHN Staff · Heart Health

New studies show that low levels of zinc are found in many cardiac patients and supplementation can help relieve symptoms like angina. Learn whether you should take advantage of these zinc supplement benefits. Zinc Deficiency Associated with Cardiac Diseases Zinc levels tend to decline with age, just as the risk … Read More

Statins and Their Side Effects

May 5, 2020 · Jim Black · Heart Health

Despite all their best efforts, some people still can’t keep their lipids and cardiovascular risk at acceptable levels. If you’re one of them, you’ll need a medication to help control your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Statins are known scientifically as 3-hydroxy- 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A … Read More

What Causes High Triglycerides? Night Shift, Late Eating, and More May Contribute

May 5, 2020 · Chelsea Clark · Heart Health

Many people stay up late and head to bed past midnight for only a few hours of sleep. Maybe you have a habit of catching up on work, reading, or watching T.V. until 1 a.m., having a late night snack before you fall asleep. Or maybe you work the graveyard … Read More

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