sudden cardiac death

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• July 31, 2012
  Mineral of the Year—Magnesium

  Despite promising autopsy and population data suggesting that inadequate magnesium intake is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death, it wasn't until recently that this was demonstrated in prospective..
• July 30, 2012
  How Do Nuts Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death?

  Most men and women who die of heart disease, our #1 killer, die suddenly without any known history of heart problems. Nut consumption, however, has been associated specifically with decreased risk of..
• June 22, 2012
  Blocking the First Step of Heart Disease

  By preventing the buildup of cholesterol in our blood stream, we can prevent atherosclerosis in our coronary arteries, the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This..
• June 21, 2012
  Arterial Acne

  Atherosclerotic plaques in coronary arteries may be more aptly described as pimples, initiated by the infiltration of cholesterol into the lining of our arteries. The ending, should blood flow to our..
• December 19, 2011
  Heart Attacks and Cholesterol: Dying Under Normal Circumstances

  Most people hospitalized with heart attacks have cholesterol levels considered "desirable" under the current recommendations. Having a "normal" cholesterol in a society where it's normal to die of..
• October 14, 2011
  The Tomato Effect

  Why does the medical establishment sometimes ignore highly efficacious therapies such as plant-based diets for heart disease prevention and treatment?
• October 13, 2011
  China Study on Sudden Cardiac Death

  The China-Oxford-Cornell Diet and Health Project directed by T. Colin Campbell and colleagues showed that chronic diseases such as heart disease are not inevitable consequences of aging.
• October 12, 2011
  Our Number One Killer Can Be Stopped

  Dr. Dean Ornish proved decades ago that heart disease could be reversed solely with diet and lifestyle changes.