Salt is vital for the body’s nerves and muscles to function, excess salt intake can cause high blood pressure and
Tag: Arteries
Being overweight may change the heart structure
Being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, leading to heart disease. Researchers used data on healthy
Molecules in green tea could prevent heart attacks
Scientists from Lancaster University have discovered a compound in green tea, currently being studied for its ability to reduce amyloid
Exercise prevents heart aging
Aging makes arteries which transport blood in and out of the heart prone to stiffening, this increases the risk of
Links between gut microbiome and atherosclerosis
Researchers at Western University and Lawson Health Research Institute have shown the link between the intestinal microbiome and atherosclerosis to
Healthy diets cannot offset consumption of salty diets
According to a study at Imperial College London and Northwestern University, healthy diet may not offset the effects of a high
