Monthly Archives: August 2010

Study: Omega-3 Margarines do not reduce Heart Attack risk

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that is found naturally in fish (such as salmon or tuna) and walnuts and soybeans. Recently, omega-3 has been added to foods such as margarine and eggs in an effort to bolster the foods’ … Continue reading →

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Processed meats can increase risk of heart disease

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

Information from this post was taken from an article by HealthZone, for the full article click here. According to a recent study done by the Harvard School of Public Health, each 50 gram daily serving of processed meet can be … Continue reading →

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High Inactivity Increases the Risk of Heart Disease

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Information for this post was found in an article from the New York Times. To read the article in its entirety, click here. Plenty of research has been done in the past to explore men’s exercise habits, but until recently … Continue reading →

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Studies Find New Link Between Fructose and Blood Pressure

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

New studies show that consuming foods and drinks high in fructose sugar can significantly increase your risks for high blood pressure. Fructose, including the syrups made from corn used to sweeten beverages, baked goods and other processed foods, can make … Continue reading →

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