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Is Obesity A Disease?

We all know that diabetes is a disease. Same goes for heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and many others. But is obesity a disease?

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How Vitamin K Benefits the Heart

Scientists have discovered that two types of Vitamin K - found in green vegetables, meat and cheese - can benefit the heart.

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Can Nuts Prevent Heart Issues in People With Diabetes?

Nuts in general are nutritious and healthy. But one study has found that they may be able to prevent heart issues in people with diabetes.

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FDA Approves Fish Oil-Based Drug For Increased Use

Fish oil has numerous health benefits and the FDA recently approved its very first drug that is fish oil based. What is it used for?

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Fats and Heart Health

Most people know that fats can be bad for your heart but there are various types of fats (trans, saturated, monounsaturated) and they have different effects

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Can Biotin Supplements Affect a Heart Attack Diagnosis?

Biotin supplements may affect the bloodstream leading to problems diagnosing heart attacks. Always consult a physician when taking supplements.

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LDL Cholesterol and Heart Health

There are two types of cholesterol - HDL and LDL. High levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to heart problems but there are foods that can help lower it.

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Can Drinking a Lot of Water Thin Your Blood?

While there are many benefits to drinking water and staying hydrated, there is not enough evidence to recommend water as a replacement for blood thinners.

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Following A Plant-Based Diet Benefits Heart Health

It seems that the best way to help your heart is to eat mostly plant-based foods, but avoid sugary or salty snack foods and include fish or chicken.

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Can Avocados Help The Heart?

Avocados are a trendy food nowadays but are they healthy? Research shows that they may actually help your heart health and cholesterol levels.

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Can Alcohol Actually Help The Heart?

When consumed in moderate amounts, certain alcoholic drinks may be beneficial to your heart health like red wine or dark beer.

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Omega-3 Supplements: The Key to a Healthy Heart?

Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of unsaturated fat found in fish and certain types of nuts and seeds and may provide benefits for a healthy heart.

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Alcohol and Heart Damage

In terms of heart health, an occasional drink won’t do much harm but binge drinking will lead to health problems and a lower quality of life

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What’s So Super About Superfoods?

Scientists agree that there are "superfoods" that contain lots of important nutrients that are beneficial for our health and wellbeing. What makes them so super?

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids: What’s The Big Deal?

Omega 3 fatty acids may be fats but can they actually be good for you? Learn more about them and what foods they're in.

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The Great Oil Debate

At the supermarket, you'll find a variety of cooking oils but do you know which ones are the best options for your health?

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