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Some Supplements May Harm Your Heart

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According to Harvard Health Medical School Publishing, there are some supplements that may harm your heart, the labels on the bottle promise better health but these supplements could wind up hurting you, especially those with health conditions and those taking certain medications. Keeping your heart healthy requires a combination of strategies, such as eating a …

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Foods That Can Help To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

Foods That Can Help To Prevent Cardiovascular Disease

The arteries are an important component of the cardiovascular system, so doing everything you can to keep them clean and healthy is imperative. Arteries carries oxygen rich blood from the heart to be distributed to the body, and veins transport blood back; this mechanism ensures proper functioning of many vital organs.  Arteries can become clogged …

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Watermelon Compounds Help to Reduce Blood Pressure

Watermelon Compounds Help to Reduce Blood Pressure

L-citrulline, a compound found in rich amounts in watermelon, helps to reduce blood pressure and other markers of pre-hypertension. Watermelon is a rich edible natural source of L-citrulline, a compound that is closely related to L-arginine, which is crucial to the formation of nitric oxide, which helps to widen blood vessels and thereby mediate blood …

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