cardiovascular disease
Childhood Consumption of Vegan Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Healthier Heart
Eating vegan sources of omega-3 during childhood may reduce one's risk of heart disease later on in life. A recent study published last June in the Journal of Hypertension, which analyzed a sample of 2,000 adults, found...
Filmmaker Kevin Smith’s Vegan Diet Has Turned Him Into a Health Nut
Last February, comedian and filmmaker Kevin Smith suffered a heart attack that nearly cost him his life. In the months following the major health scare, Smith overhauled his lifestyle, adopted a plant-based diet, and...
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Presents Vegan Cardiology Program
Vegan Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will present a special talk on the relationship between diet and cardiovascular disease later this month. Called "Nutrition and CV Disease: Taking the DIE Out of DIET," the event...
Plant-Based “Portfolio Diet” Could Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Says New Research
Following a plant-based diet could lower the risks of cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Factors like blood pressure, inflammation, and triglycerides could all be improved upon with the diet, as well as cholesterol levels. Research...
Plant-Based Diets Improve Symptoms for Type 2 Diabetes Patients, Says New Research
New research exploring how diet can affect those with diabetes found that following a plant-based diet can improve glycemic control, assist in weight loss, and improve cholesterol levels for people with type-2 diabetes. The review...
WHO Urges Reduced Saturated Animal Fat Intake to Combat Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that both adults and children cut down on saturated fats, found in meat, dairy, and eggs. Saturated fats contribute to diseases, such as cardiovascular...
Vegan Diet Could Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Early Death, Says Doctors
Following a plant-based diet could reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems and early death as effectively as pharmacotherapies, medical news publication Healio reported. During a recent presentation featuring Kim Allan Williams, MD, former president of the...
Breaking: New Study Finds Certain Meat Raises Heart Attack Risk for Hispanic/Latino Populations
According to a study recently published in the British Journal of Nutrition, for Hispanic/Latino populations, the risk of having a heart attack is greater for those who consume red and processed meat. The study looked...