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Could hot chili peppers reduce mortality risk?

Could hot chili peppers reduce mortality risk?

According to a recent study, people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced mortality risk compared with those who never eat chilis. Share on PinterestA new study concludes that chilis might reduce mortality risk. Chili peppers are now a global phenomenon. From Cambodia to California, and from Birmingham, Alabama to Birmingham, United Kingdom, spicy […]

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic Hypotension

Orthostatic hypotension definition and facts What Is Low Blood Pressure? Dizziness Symptoms Dizziness is a feeling of being lightheaded or woozy. People often refer to dizziness as vertigo, unsteadiness, or lightheadedness. Some of the illnesses or conditions that cause dizziness include: Low or high blood pressure Dehydration Medications Diabetes Heart conditions Click for more about […]

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How fish oil might reduce inflammation

How fish oil might reduce inflammation

Recent research has revealed a mechanism through which fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, might reduce inflammation. A study that tested an enriched fish oil supplement found that it increased blood levels of certain anti-inflammatory molecules. Share on PinterestA new study sheds light on the inflammation-reducing properties of fish oil supplements. The anti-inflammatory molecules […]

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FDA Gives Expanded Approval to Prescription Fish Oil for Heart Patients

FDA Gives Expanded Approval to Prescription Fish Oil for Heart Patients

Latest Heart News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 16, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave expanded approval to a prescription form of fish oil called Vascepa, to help prevent heart trouble in people at high risk who are already taking statins. Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) was already FDA-approved […]

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AHA News: Could Fish Oil Fight Inflammation?

AHA News: Could Fish Oil Fight Inflammation?

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Dec. 12, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Plentiful in foods like fish and flaxseed, omega-3 fatty acids have long been linked with cardiovascular health, and new research is looking at the biology behind how it might work. A study published Thursday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research found […]

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AHA News: Cold Heart Facts: Why You Need to Watch Out in Winter

AHA News: Cold Heart Facts: Why You Need to Watch Out in Winter

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — When Arctic weather is on the way, forecasters often alert you to protect your pets or watch out on the roads. Perhaps they also should warn you about your heart. Winter cold and other seasonal factors raise the risk of heart attacks and […]

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AHA News: Toy Building Boosts Woodworker’s Stroke Recovery

AHA News: Toy Building Boosts Woodworker’s Stroke Recovery

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Gary Lucas delights in making intricate wooden decorative pieces in his tidy workshop. He’s particularly talented with his electric scroll saw, using its precision cuts to create crosses, puzzles, plaques and ornaments. To teach others his woodworking skills, Lucas makes videos he posts […]

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Is Pot Use a Heart Risk After Surgery?

Is Pot Use a Heart Risk After Surgery?

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heavy pot users are nearly two times more likely to have a heart attack after common types of surgeries as those who don’t use the drug, a new study shows. “While cannabis is often purported as being safe or benign, we don’t fully understand the […]