When researchers tested the “humor quotient” of 300 people, it was found that those with heart disease were 40% less likely to laugh at everyday life and irritations than those without cardiovascular problems. “Laughter is no substitute for eating properly, exercising, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels with medication if need be,” says study [...]

Heart disease is our greatest killer and a little known fact is that more women than men die from it every year? It is the leading health problem that kills women and NOT cancer, a common myth. With just five lifestyle changes it will make a vast difference and will cut your heart attack risk [...]

Dark chocolate contains flavonoids and antioxidants that make blood vessels more supple and elastic. In one study, 18% of patients who ate dark chocolate every day saw their blood pressure decrease. Have 1/2 ounce (at least 70% cocoa) daily. So maybe now you shouldn’t feel so guilty!

Grape juice is packed with flavonoids and resveratrol and Orange juice contains folic acid that helps lower your levels of homocysteine, these contain potent antioxidants that may discourage red blood cells from clumping together and forming an artery blocking clot. Squeeze your own or buy 100% fruit juices to limit the excess sugar. Results have [...]

Every extra hour of sleep for middle aged adults can reduce the risk of coronary artery calcification by 33%, according to a study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association. When you are deprived of even a little sleep, your body releases stress hormones that constrict arteries and cause inflammation. If you often [...]