Healthnotes Newswire (August 30, 2007)—The Mediterranean diet has been widely acclaimed—and for good reason. New research shows that people who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to die from heart disease, especially if they have diabetes.
Healthnotes Newswire (August 30, 2007)—The Mediterranean diet has been widely acclaimed—and for good reason. New research shows that people who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to die from heart disease, especially if they have diabetes.
Healthnotes Newswire (June 21, 2007)—While it’s common knowledge that we’re supposed to eat whole grains every day, it’s not always clear why, even to healthcare professionals. New research, published in Nutrition, Metabolism&Cardiovascular Diseases, connects increased whole grain foods in the diet with decreased risk of cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or death from heart disease.
The authors of the study found that, among more than 149,000 participants, those who ate at least 2.5 servings per day of whole grain foods had a 21% lower risk of a cardiovascular event compared with those who ate 0.2 servings or less per day. The authors based their findings on an analysis of seven previous research studies that included information about people’s diet and heart health. According to the authors, eating an abundance of whole grains may help prevent cardiovascular events by improving insulin, cholesterol, and blood pressure regulation, all of which are related to heart disease risk. Eating whole grains may also reduce inflammation and have a direct health-promoting effect on blood vessels.
When you think of Herbs and Brain, take your mind out of the visions of a smoky cannabis club and think cognitive support. The brain is our most important organ and, like other organs, responds to herbs to heal and restore it.
Brain expert Daniel Amen, Author of Making a Good Brain Great, concludes what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. Aside from taking herbs for your brain, general wellness measures, such as regular exercise, sleep, stress-reduction and a diet rich in antioxidants and moderate in saturated fats will help improve cognitive and other functions. You’ll also find that improvements in brain function will improve other areas of your life, such as athletic and sexual performance.
