Myocardial Infarction or Heart Attack. Credit: Blausen Medical Communications/Wikipedia/CC-A 3.0 Rather than a slow build-up of plaque over time, a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection strikes suddenly,…
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Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables | Vegetables for Heart Health
LauriPattersonGetty Images According to new research, eating cruciferous veggies—such as broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts—on a regular basis can improve your heart health. The nutrients in them can prevent calcium…
This One Diet Can Improve Your Heart Health, New Study Says
The term plant-based is trending all over the place recently. This type of diet focuses on whole foods instead of processed foods and those that contain animal products. It’s pretty…
For a healthy heart, add strength training to your routine
If the idea of exercising for cardiovascular health makes you think of spin class, it’s time to shift that thinking. In addition to traditional “cardio” regimens such as biking, running…
Heart Group: Let Digital Tools Carry Weight of Dietary Counseling
Conversations with patients about healthy eating habits would be facilitated by the adoption of a rapid diet assessment and counseling tool in the doctor’s office, according to the American Heart…