Wellness & Research Blog: Heart Health

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Healthy sweets: The sugar in fruit is not the evil you've been told...

Is all sugar bad for you? We all know that refined sugar---the kind used in sweets, processed food and soda pop---contains no nutrition and...

Healthy sweets: The sugar in fruit is not the evil you've been told...

Is all sugar bad for you? We all know that refined sugar---the kind used in sweets, processed food and soda pop---contains no nutrition and...

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Happy birthday resveratrol: Twenty years since publication of groun...

The nutrient resveratrol, best known as the bioactive ingredient in red grapes, is celebrating a birthday of sorts. In September 2003 Harvard University researchers...

Happy birthday resveratrol: Twenty years since publication of groun...

The nutrient resveratrol, best known as the bioactive ingredient in red grapes, is celebrating a birthday of sorts. In September 2003 Harvard University researchers...

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While media glorifies obesity, heart disease deaths related to obes...

Unless you've been living on another planet for the past decade or so, you will have noticed the widespread trend of glorifying obesity. Morbidly...

While media glorifies obesity, heart disease deaths related to obes...

Unless you've been living on another planet for the past decade or so, you will have noticed the widespread trend of glorifying obesity. Morbidly...

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New study offers hope that natural L-carnitine supplements may one ...

The American Heart Association website reports that cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading killer of Americans for decades. Notwithstanding this infamous ranking, the...

New study offers hope that natural L-carnitine supplements may one ...

The American Heart Association website reports that cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading killer of Americans for decades. Notwithstanding this infamous ranking, the...

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Vitamin K linked to better lung health in first-of-kind Danish study

Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is...

Vitamin K linked to better lung health in first-of-kind Danish study

Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is...

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Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new s...

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3...

Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new s...

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3...

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Highly processed, high-sugar foods affect REM sleep quality, say Sw...

Sleep disorders are on the rise. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer...

Highly processed, high-sugar foods affect REM sleep quality, say Sw...

Sleep disorders are on the rise. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer...

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Taurine time? Two studies during past year highlight the amino acid...

If you're a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If...

Taurine time? Two studies during past year highlight the amino acid...

If you're a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If...

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L-carnitine supplementation aids post-exercise muscle recovery, new...

A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the...

L-carnitine supplementation aids post-exercise muscle recovery, new...

A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the...

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Already a nutrient superstar, new study shows Vitamin K provides ad...

In recent years sales of Vitamin K skyrocketed as consumers become more aware of the vitamin's "blood, bone and brain" benefits; however, Canadian researchers...

Already a nutrient superstar, new study shows Vitamin K provides ad...

In recent years sales of Vitamin K skyrocketed as consumers become more aware of the vitamin's "blood, bone and brain" benefits; however, Canadian researchers...

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Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, ...

According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic...

Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, ...

According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic...

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How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...

How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...