A new take on vitamin C

Article Abstract:

New studies associate a high dietary intake of vitamin C with lower blood pressure and high levels of high-density lipoprotein, which protects against heart disease. The hypothetical action of vitamin C and other antioxidants and other health benefits are discussed.

Hypertension, Blood pressure, Vitamin C

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Hearts divided

Article Abstract:

Women who are post-menopausal, overweight or smoke in conjunction with using oral contraceptives are at risk of developing heart disease, which kills 485,000 women per year. Tips on assessing risk and preventing heart and blood vessel diseases are given.

Women, Women's health

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Help for healthy hearts

Article Abstract:

Medical science has identified risk factors for heart disease, since often it produces no symptoms. This risk factors that can be changed are smoking, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol. Tips for controlling these are given.

Analysis, Diet, Health risk assessment, Diet in disease

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