Daily fiber intake can lower cholesterol and protect the heart

August 23rd, 20250 LONDON – A report by The Independent cited nutrition experts who said that adding more fiber to daily meals may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The report noted that there are two main types of fiber that can be incorporated into the diet: Soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. ...

Stroke survivors without complications still face ongoing risks

July 27th, 20170 Even stroke survivors who don’t experience any immediate complications are still more likely to die or have a heart attack than people who never had a stroke, a recent Canadian study suggests. For the study, researchers examined data on 26,366 adults in the province of Ontario who had a stroke or a mini-stroke and didn’t...