DASH diet reduced heart failure risk ‘by almost half’ in people under 75

People under 75 who followed a plant-rich diet for reducing high blood pressure had a significantly lower risk of heart failure than those who did not.

Eat your vegetables (and fish): Another reason why they may promote heart health

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) — a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet — may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms. New research in rats finds that low-dose treatment with TMAO reduced heart thickening (cardiac fibrosis) and markers of heart failure in an animal model of hypertension.

How vitamin D protects against heart failure

Vitamin D has been found to protect the heart against heart failure following a heart attack. Now, a new study describes how this might work.

Too much salt may double your chances of heart failure

A new study finds a strong correlation between a high individual salt intake and the risk of heart failure over a period of 12 years.

High-protein diet may raise heart failure risk for older women

Women aged 50-79 who consume high amounts of protein – particularly from meat – may be at greater risk of heart failure, new research finds.

Caffeine did not induce arrhythmia in trial with heart failure patients

A trial where heart failure patients ingested 500 mg caffeine over 5 hours found no raised risk of arrhythmic episodes, even during treadmill stress test.

Vitamin D levels could predict risk of poor cardiovascular health

Low levels of total vitamin D and bioavailable vitamin D may be a predictor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.

Exercise and diet improves ability to exercise for patients with common type of heart failure

Among obese older patients with a common type of heart failure, calorie restriction or aerobic exercise training improved their ability to exercise without experiencing shortness of breath…

Beetroot juice benefits patients with heart failure

A new study that takes the experience of elite athletes who have a diet high in nitrates shows there are benefits for people with heart failure, too.

Beetroot beneficial for athletes and heart failure patients, research finds

Football teams are claiming it improves their athletic performance, and according to new research from Kansas State University, it also benefits heart failure patients.

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