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Roasted or raw?

A new comparative study found that dry roasted, lightly salted nuts are just as likely to improve cardiovascular health as raw nuts.

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Coconut oil improves heart health and weight loss
Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 16

Coconut oil improves heart health and weight loss

A relatively small amount of raw extra virgin coconut oil daily may help improve heart health and lower body weight, according to a new study from Brazil.

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Krill oil: bad for heart health?
Posted on Sun, 5 Jul 15

Krill oil: bad for heart health?

Krill oil is often sold as a superior alternative to fish oil but studies supporting it are lacking and a new report suggests it may have adverse effects.

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CoQ10 improves survival in heart failure
Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 14

CoQ10 improves survival in heart failure

The first study of its kind suggests that CoQ10 may be an important treatment for people with heart failure, with a reduction in cardiovascular death of 43%.

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Chocolates dark secret
Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 09

Chocolates dark secret

Cocoa, the principle ingredient in chocolate, has been attributed to medicinal effects for millennia. But how much cocoa is enough to benefit, and is this just a good excuse to eat chocolate?

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Red wine is not the only heart felt drink
Posted on Tue, 8 Dec 09

Red wine is not the only heart felt drink

Red wine has long enjoyed the spotlight for heart health though a lesser known fact is that there are two alcoholic beverages, also made from grapes, which are rich in antioxidants and may have unique health effects.

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