Researchers say there’s another reason to reach for heart-healthy oatmeal for breakfast. A new study has found that a compound in oats can help keep arteries from becoming clogged. A research team at Tufts University studied the effects of oat compounds, called avenanthramides, on arterial health.

A 20-year study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine refutes the common assumption that non-optimal cholesterol levels are insignificant during young adulthood and suggests a stronger emphasis on early lifestyle intervention.

Brushing your teeth may do more than keep your smile bright and your breath fresh. A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that regular teeth brushing and good overall oral health can help prevent heart problems.

Overweight and sedentary kids are more likely to have stiff arteries and may end up developing the typically adult disease atherosclerosis at a young age, according to the findings of a new study.

A new study has found that people with a family history of early signs of coronary artery disease are at higher risk of developing obstructive coronary artery disease and plaque in their arteries.

Doctors have recommended exercise as therapy for individuals suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD) for years, and now a new study explains why it’s so beneficial.

A new study has identified an enzyme responsible for causing clogged arteries. Researchers in London say the matrix metalloproteinase-8 enzyme (MMP8) has been shown to play a crucial role in raising blood pressure and causing abnormal build-up of cells in the arteries—both of which increase the risk of heart disease.

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.

Do you know where the energy your body needs to function efficiently comes from? The foods you eat and the nutritional supplements you take, right? Well, that’s only half of it…

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According to 2008 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that more than 700,000 Americans had a heart attack for the first time—and more than 430,000 experienced a second attack.

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