Metabolic syndrome – a dietary approach to prevention and treatment
Metabolic syndrome is the co-occurrence of conditions such as abdominal obesity, high blood pressure and abnormal carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, which increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and...
Preventing heart disease: what you need to know about saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Heart and circulatory diseases are largely influenced by lifestyle, and one of the most important aspects of prevention is a healthy diet. Reducing your intake of saturated and trans fats in favour...
Convenience at the expense of health? The cardiovascular impact of eating out
Nowadays, almost everyone leads a fast-paced lifestyle. Being in a hurry, doing several or even more things at once or making decisions on the run is an everyday occurrence. Unfortunately, these...
Physical decline may give signs of heart disease 12 years before onset
Recent scientific findings suggest that in people who developed heart disease later in life, a decline in activity began on average 12 years before diagnosis. What's more, in the two years preceding...
A healthy diet, or what kind of diet? What is the basis of a healthy diet?
There is a lot of information circulating in the media these days about health and nutrition, however, some of it is wrong, so it is worth relying on expert knowledge and scientific research.
Should we use olive oil for our heart's sake?
Certain dietary components have extremely beneficial effects on health. We look at whether and why we should include olive oil in our diet.
Climbing the stairs as a way to a healthy heart and longevity
Want a healthier heart? Choose the stairs instead of the lift. According to scientists, taking the stairs can benefit your health.
Prevention of cardiovascular disease: key information
Prevention of cardiovascular disease is extremely important for our health. Prevention for all kinds of cardiovascular diseases refers to a wide range of measures aimed at reducing the risk of...
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it?
Is it possible to have a heart attack and not know it? Does every heart attack hurt?
Aspirin a cure for a healthy heart? Check it out!
Aspirin is not only a remedy for a cold or fever. Taken systematically and in the right dose, it will also protect against a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. However, it is not recommended...
Heat and high air temperatures and our heart
What are the effects of high temperatures on cardiovascular function? What do you need to pay attention to if you have a sick heart and the wonderful summer weather with temperatures of over 30...
Going to see a cardiologist. What's next? Part II
What a typical visit to a cardiologist looks like and the importance of taking the medicines prescribed by him/her on a regular basis.
Watermelon a cure for a healthy heart?
Does watermelon have health-promoting properties to protect cardiometabolic function? Scientists have tested this and shared their findings.
Going to the cardiologist. What's next? Part I
The story of a hitherto healthy 30-year-old man who has been experiencing worrying symptoms for several days.
Effects of a plant-based diet on heart health
Two parallel studies on the health effects of a plant-based diet have shown that eating natural - unprocessed foods - has an impact on health.
Nutrigenomics and its importance in nutrition
Nutrigenomics has been developing more and more over the last few years. Could this modern branch of science have a key impact on the way we eat?
Elevated cholesterol and erectile dysfunction: what do these problems have in common?
Elevated cholesterol is commonly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, among other conditions. This problem generally poses a significant risk to a man's health - although it...
Diet in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Diseases affecting the cardiovascular system are considered to be diseases of civilisation - affecting a large percentage of the population. They are associated not only with high morbidity, but also...
What should the heart rate be during exercise?
In this age of widely available electronic devices, measuring heart rate during exercise is not particularly difficult. But is it worth monitoring this parameter? Yes, it is - thanks to this, it is...
Egg not so bad anymore - why should we eat lots of eggs?
Eggs, butter, sugar... Every now and then the world is inundated with information about the harmful effects of various foods on the body. For a long time, the egg was considered a product that raised...
