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…

Food and nutritional supplements do provide the fuel your…

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.

And although heart…

People who are fans of soyfoods have another reason to add the products to their favorite meals.

All of us have a general personality type that reflects our overall level of daily stress—and how we respond to various situations in life. Your personality type speaks loud and clear about your health. Let’s explore these personality types and…

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 approval for testing…

People with a vision defect are being given Vitamin B complex in research to study its effect on eyes. The 2008 joint meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and European Society of Ophthalmology in Atlanta was shown the Indian…