Rumored to have once been more valuable than gold, we take salt for granted today. It’s used in nearly every food we eat – even in desserts! But in the same way we can overindulge in sweets, alcohol, and fat, we can and do overindulge in salt, often without even knowing it. May… Continue Reading
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Calcium Supplements & Heart Attack Risk
Adults taking calcium supplements might have a higher risk of having a heart attack suggests a new European study published in the online issue of the journal Heart. These findings raise a concern for the large number of women taking calcium-containing supplements to ward off osteoporosis. But, before discontinuing your daily calcium supplement, it… Continue Reading
Cardiovascular Disease: Not Just a Man’s Disease
While February is known for Valentine’s Day it also marks another heart event, American Heart month. This health observance was developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) to raise funds for research and education regarding the nation’s top killers – cardiovascular disease and stroke. You may be familiar with National Wear Red Day occurring… Continue Reading
Does Calcium Supplementation Increase Heart Attack Risk?
Taking calcium supplements slightly increased the risk of cardiovascular events in older patients, according to a meta-analysis published in the July 30th online issue of the British Medical Journal. Researchers at the University of Auckland, New Zealand wanted to determine the relationship between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risk. Observational studies have shown blood calcium… Continue Reading