It might surprise you to hear that as early as age 10, you could start to accumulate toxic deposits in your arteries. Over the years it continues to build up and by the time you’re 50, your arteries are likely full of thick, sticky plaque and too narrow for optimum blood flow. This leaves you at increased risk of heart and brain problems.

Making changes to one’s habits to protect organs like the heart may go a long way in helping to prevent strokes.

Younger people may suffer from strokes, and unlike their parents and grandparents, medical professionals say they may need support groups that aid in lifestyle changes necessitated by the brain damage.

The key to looking younger and experiencing less facial breakouts is apparently a good night’s sleep and getting up a little earlier for a 30-minute workout.

Prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke has been shown to change the shape of the heart. In a study of rats by the University of Illinois at Chicago, researchers found changes in the left ventricle, which is the heart’s pumping chamber.…

Heavy metal music may have a negative effect on the heart, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found blood vessels constricted by an average of six per cent when a study group…

An ancient herb has become the first traditional Chinese medicine to be recognized by US health authorities, a pharmaceutical company has claimed. Producers Tasly Pharmaceutical in Tianjin, China, says the US Food and Drug Administration has given ap

A review of the benefits of Vitamin E has concluded it does help heart health, according to a researcher. It has been known to assist in the treatment of blood clots because it can promote bleeding, reported Science Daily. One…

Eating grapes is good for the heart, US university research has shown. A diet high in phytochemicals – naturally occurring antioxidants also found in red wine – has been shown to have a positive affect on the cardiovascular system. Research…

Did you know that alfalfa comes from an Arabic word that means “the best fodder?” Well it certainly lives up to its name in every way. It has long been recognized as an excellent food source that adds more to…