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Vitamin K necessary for heart health

Two recent studies suggest that vitamin K2 (menaquinone) plays a key role in activating proteins that help keep arteries flexible and clear.

Açai boosts vascular function, improves heart health

Adding açai pulp to your smoothies may help improve blood flow to the heart, says a new study.

‘Ancient grains’ make heart healthier bread

Eating bread made from ancient grains could help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels – leading risk factors for heart disease – according to a new study.

Nutritional quality, not counting calories, benefits heart health the most

To rapidly reduce obesity and cut illness and death from cardiovascular disease and curb the rising tide of obesity, doctors say focus on nutrition not calories.

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Pomegranate-date combo keeps you heart healthy

Pomegranates and dates are delicious, increasingly trendy, and when consumed together, are a winning combination in the war against heart disease.

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Analysis reveals yoga’s benefits for heart health

Yoga has been shown in several studies to be effective in improving cardiovascular risk factors, thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes

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Healthy diet, not low-fat diet, supports heart health

New research suggests that adopting a whole food diet – such as a Mediterranean diet – may be better for improving heart health than a strictly low-fat diet.

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Pomegranate extract could help maintain heart health

A Spanish study has found that pomegranate extract can help unclog arteries by burning fat and increasing blood flow

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Chocolate has heart healthy benefits

Higher levels of chocolate in your diet could substantially reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke

Amaranth – for a healthy heart and more

Rich in protein, minerals and antioxidants – and gluten-free – amaranth is the tiny seed with big health benefits.

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