Garlic extract clears arteries of fat deposits

How does it work? Garlic extract can clear the arteries of plaque, usually the precursor of a heart attack. It slows the accumulation of ‘soft plaque’ by up to 80 per cent, and reduces the amount of fatty deposits in the arteries, a new study has found. Researchers...

An apple a day

Is it effective as a statin? For people at low risk of developing heart disease, an apple a day is just as effective as a cholesterol-lowering statin, a leading heart specialist says.   The facts More than 80 per cent of cardiovascular disease is attributable to...

Beetroot juice

Is it good for blood pressure? A glass of beetroot juice every day improves your blood pressure, even if you’re elderly and you’ve already suffered heart failure. The juice, rich in inorganic nitrates, also improves your endurance for aerobic exercise. How much should...

Heart failure linked to fructose

Can fructose in drinks and ready-meals lead to heart failure?Fructose – often used as a ‘healthier’ alternative sweetener in fruit juices and drinks – can trigger uncontrolled growth of the heart, leading to heart failure, new research has found.What has...

Heart Disease

Can almond nuts help?Recent research suggests almond nuts can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping the arteries healthy. By increasing the amount of antioxidants in the blood stream, reducing blood pressure and improving blood flow, almonds can help your heart....