A panel of medical professors has issued a final recommendation on taking aspirin as a preventive measure against heart attack or stroke, saying the drug should not be automatically prescribed to certain groups of patients. The recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that people aged 40 to 59 who are at higher… Continue reading Is Aspirin Right for You?
Category: Cardiovascular Disease
Avocados and Heart Health
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published in March 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart… Continue reading Avocados and Heart Health