When you think about foods that are good for your heart, tart cherries may not be the first thing that springs to mind. Researchers at the Cardiovascular Centre at University of Michigan have found that compounds in tart cherries may protect against the kind of inflammation that’s associated with both diabetes and heart [...]
The difference between good cholesterol versus bad cholesterol can mean the difference between a healthy heart and coronary disease. Cholesterol is not a fat, but it is closely related to fats. LDL or the “bad” cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis, in which the blood vessels are narrowed by deposits of fatty tissues, all of which are made up of cholesterol. This can cause angina, and also increases the risk of a blocked artery in your heart causing a heart attack.The HDL or “good” [...]