by Dr. Chauncey Crandall | Apr 10, 2019 | Blood Pressure, Dr. Crandall, Heart Health Tips, Heart News
Are Eggs Healthy? If you’re already eating egg whites to reduce the risk of heart disease, you’re probably lowering your blood pressure as well. Researchers from Clemson University found that a peptide — a chemical compound containing two or more amino acids — found...
by Dr. Chauncey Crandall | Mar 28, 2019 | Heart Health Tips, Heart News, Nutrition & Diet
How’s Your Vitamin D? Low vitamin D levels have long been associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke, and the evidence continues to mount. Now researchers find that people are at the highest risk of cardiovascular problems if their vitamin D levels...
by Dr. Chauncey Crandall | Mar 14, 2019 | Heart Health Tips
Herbs and Spices Lower Triglycerides Spices and herbs are a cornerstone of alternative health fields, especially in India and China, where they’ve been relied upon for their medicinal value for centuries. Scientific studies in the West now are confirming what those...
by Dr. Chauncey Crandall | Mar 11, 2019 | Heart Health Tips
Yo-Yo Dieting Could Be Hurting Your Heart. Repeatedly losing and regaining weight — a habit many women get into when they’re young — stays with you for the rest of your life. And if you’re a yo-yo dieter, you may be upping your risk of heart disease, even if you’re at...
by Dr. Chauncey Crandall | Mar 7, 2019 | Heart Health Tips
Study Finds Eating Vegetables Cuts Death Risk Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is healthy, but how much of these healthy foods should you be eating? One study finds that eating at least seven portions a day could cut your risk of dying by 42 percent....