Oleic acid is a kind of fatty acid. It is naturally extracted from plants and in some animals. It can also be found in some egg and butter substitutes. Oleic Acid is mono unsaturated, and is ranked as a “healthy fat.” It can help control a person’s cholesterol levels and increase the “good”...
Due to the rising rates of health problems like diabetes and heart disease, many people are looking for healthier sources of diet, especially when it comes to meet. The most eaten meet in America, beef, has a high percentage of fat, and can contain a lot of calories. Ostrich meat has now gained...
Women around the world stress over belly fat. I know as a man I'm more attracted to a women with less belly fat. Not that its an end all but its something I notice especially as I get older and so do the women I am attracted to. The Flat Belly Diet is intriguing just because of this. What is this...
LDL, or low density lipoprotein cholesterol, is known by many people as the bad kind of cholesterol. Based on various medical studies a person who has high levels of LDL in his body is more likely to develop heart disease. In order to determine if a person has high LDL levels and has a high...
A stem cell breakthrough grows new arteries. Scientists studied veins left over from surgery, extracted stem cells from the veins, and discovered material vital for restoring hope for patients suffering from heart disease. Scientists then simulated the growth of new arteries and may have discovered...
Antioxidants, as the prefix “anti” implies, fight or correct oxidants. But what does that mean? Oxygen is crucial to all life. However, it can produce free radicals called oxidants. These can be found in the atmosphere, and in fact, levels have increased drastically over the years due to pollution....
Flavonoids are antioxidants that can be found in plants. While they have nothing to do with plant growth, they can be found in plant nutrients. Some are responsible for plant appearance, such as the colors of particular flowers. There are also flavanoids that act as the defensive barrier, repelling...
Commotio cordis Commotio cordis is a Latin term which translates to "agitation of the heart." Commotio cordis is the sudden disruption of heart function which results from a direct blow to the chest during a critical cycle of a heart beat. Commotio cordis is a rare medical phenomenon discovered...
Some substances are very efficient at hastening diuresis, or the process by which the body expels waste fluids through urine. These substances are called diuretics, and can come in the form of medicines (or “water pills”) or homeopathic foods or remedies. Diuretics are very useful for people...
An autopsy report released Friday concluded that cocaine contributed to the sudden death of well-known TV pitchman Billy Mays. In a press release the examiner’s office said, “The medical examiner concluded that cocaine use caused or contributed to the development of his heart disease, and thereby...
