Do you avoid fat in the hope that you’re improving your heart health? Since the 1960s dietary advice has been to reduce intake of saturated fat. This advice was given due to the fact that people believed fat was responsible for causing heart disease. However, is lowering fat the answer for a healthy cardiovascular system? […]

Varicose veins appear close to the skin's surface and are veins that have become twisted or enlarged. They can often appear like a large knot and normally occur on legs and ankles. Interestingly women often suffer with them more than men. Although they are a sign of unhealthy veins, their unsightly appearance is usually most […]

It’s called the silent killer for a reason, high blood pressure or hypertension can often go undetected until a heart attack or stroke hits. Sustained high blood pressure can lead to serious damage being done to the blood vessels. This can result in a range of conditions such as: Heart failure Stroke Vision loss Kidney […]

Are you worried about your cholesterol levels? Maybe high cholesterol runs in the family and you’re worried it could be genetic? Perhaps you’re already taking  cholesterol lowering medication and have concerns about side effects? Well did you know that evidence is now showing that high ldl cholesterol, known as “bad cholesterol” isn’t necessarily bad for […]

If you or your loved one is having trouble in the bedroom. Then rest assured you’re not alone. Studies suggest that: 15% of men between 40 and 59 years of age 45% of men in their 60s 70% of men over 70 years of age. report some degree of erectile dysfunction. The estimates are that […]

Most of you know what foods are BAD for your heart, right?  But how many easy-to-source heart-healthy superfoods are you aware of? Studies show that poor dietary choices are a leading cause of obesity and diabetes.  Both conditions contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD), morbidity, and mortality [1]... And persistently high levels of blood glucose can […]