Share on PinterestEating a more plant-based diet can help lower cholesterol levels. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images A vegetarian or vegan diet may help reduce cholesterol levels in the body, while also helping fight climate change, says a new meta-study. In particular, plant-based diets lower levels of a lipoprotein that is gaining interest as a better predictor … Read more
Patients who manage their depression through psychological therapy have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. This is the result of a large cohort study conducted in the UK. “Those whose symptoms of depression improved after therapy were 10% to 15% less likely to experience a cardiovascular event than those who did not,” the authors reported … Read more
For years, scientists have been convinced that banning most dietary fats is the key to lowering cholesterol and keeping your heart healthy. But recently, experts are recognizing that some fats (including monounsaturated fats like olive oil and polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 fatty acids) are actually helpful in keeping your circulation and heart strong. A low-fat … Read more