How computer games effect blood pressure

Computer games have long been suspected to be linked with blood pressure and hypertension. It has been hypothesized that marked elevation of blood pressure during play of computer games is a risk factor for future hypertension.

For your heart: low salt products

How much sodium is in our favorite products? 

1. Apricot, 1 medium (0mg)
2. Cherries 1 cup (0mg)
3. Grapefruit, 1/2 fruit (0mg)

Yogurt benefits to heart health

Yogurt with live and active cultures supports the naturally occurring good bacteria in the intestinal tract. Yogurt is high in calcium and protein. It is a nutrient dense food and can be made in whole-fat and low-fat varieties.

Top 5 fruits for your heart

Kiwi fruit. It was found that regular consumption of kiwis could help to improve other measures of cardiovascular health. Specifically, 2-3 kiwis a day lowered triglyceride levels by 15% and reduced platelet aggregation by 18%. Platelet aggregation is a measure of the “stickiness” of blood. Keeping it in check promotes healthy circulation. Aspirin therapy is the most commonly used inhibitor of platelet aggregation. But aspirin carries with it some possible side effects. Kiwis, on the other hand, provide quite a few side benefits.

Your heart needs OMEGA-3

There's a simple, proven and easy way to reduce the the risk of cardiovascular disease, and that is to increase your intake of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to significantly reduce the risk for sudden death caused by cardiac arrhythmias and all-cause mortality in patients with known coronary heart disease.

Oats porridge for your heart

Delicious hearty breakfast cereal

1. Rinsed buckwheat thoroughly under running water before cooking, and any dirt or debris should be removed. 
2. After rinsing, add one part buckwheat to two parts boiling water. 
3. After the liquid has returned to a boil, turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. 
4. Add one tea spoon non salted butter. Stir well. 
5. Serve with a glass of a buttermilk.