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December 20, 2011
Study: High blood pressure in middle age fair predictor of heart attack, stroke

A hike in blood pressure during middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, according to new Northwestern Medicine research released Monday.

CHICAGO — A hike in blood pressure during middle age significantly raises the risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, according to new Northwestern Medicine research released Monday. The study offers a new understanding on the importance of maintaining low blood pressure early in middle age to prevent heart disease later in life.

August 1, 2011
Jarrow Formulas launches antioxidant

Jarrow Formulas recently launched the dietary supplement Pterostilbene in support of healthy aging.

LOS ANGELES — Jarrow Formulas recently launched the dietary supplement Pterostilbene in support of healthy aging.

Pterostilbene is found naturally in blueberries, grapes and the bark of the Indian kino tree (Pterocarpus marsupium), the company stated. Also called dimethylresveratrol, it is a member of the class of nutrients known as stilbenes, which also includes resveratrol. Jarrow noted that Pterostilbene has demonstrated positive results in such areas as cardiovascular and brain health.

February 24, 2011
To your health: Light to moderate drinking may lower heart disease risk, researchers find

The Spaniards drink Rioja wine with a hearty “Salud!,” while the Irish knock back Jameson whiskey and Guinness beer with “Slainte.” Nobody can say who coined the two calls to imbibe, both of which mean “health,” but according to two recent studies, it looks as though they were on to something.

NEW YORK — The Spaniards drink Rioja wine with a hearty “Salud!,” while the Irish knock back Jameson whiskey and Guinness beer with “Slainte.” Nobody can say who coined the two calls to imbibe, both of which mean “health,” but according to two recent studies, it looks as though they were on to something.

February 2, 2011
PhRMA: Nearly 300 preventive medicines for heart disease, stroke in development

A new report developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America revealed that nearly 300 heart disease and stroke medicines are in development.

WASHINGTON — A new report developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America revealed that nearly 300 heart disease and stroke medicines are in development.

PhRMA said that while 299 medicines are in development by the nation's biopharmaceutical companies, there is a growing need for such drugs; African-Americans have a 1.5 times greater rate of heart disease death than other Americans and a 1.8 times greater rate of fatal stroke.

November 18, 2010
Mintel reports consumers' perception on wine consumption

Health experts have addressed the benefits of drinking wine to boost overall health, and it...

CHICAGO — Health experts have addressed the benefits of drinking wine to boost overall health, and it seems that most consumers are taking notice.

August 23, 2010
Drug ads linking disease risk with family history influence medication choice

Drug advertisements that tie disease risks with family history can influence consumers' choice of medications...

PHILADELPHIA Drug advertisements that tie disease risks with family history can influence consumers' choice of medications and have a beneficial effect on those consumers' lifestyle choices, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Applied Communication Research.

 

May 24, 2010
Cutting sweetened beverages from diet may reduce blood pressure

A new study published in Circulation, the American Heart Association journal, found that cutting sugar-sweetened...

February 25, 2010
Resveratrol may replace aspirin as heart protector

Researchers at the University of Connecticut may have found a substitute for aspirin in preventing...