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High blood pressure when to worry? Causes and what to do right away

Having high blood pressure seriously endangers the health of the heart and blood vessels. Fortunately, many of the factors that can promote it are controllable. Let's find out when to be concerned and what to do right away to bring values back within acceptable levels.

How to lower high homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid, but it is not one of the "classic" amino acids-the ones from which proteins are synthesized. Rather, it is a derivative of one of the latter, methionine.

High cholesterol and triglycerides: which supplements to assist diet therapy?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the Italian population. Yet intercepting their risk factors is possible and, as a result, effective preventive strategies can be implemented that reduce the likelihood of finding oneself struggling with potentially fatal events such as heart attack and stroke.

Managing high triglycerides at the table: what not to eat

Triglycerides are the main type of fat circulating in the blood. Sometimes their levels can exceed an alert threshold; these are cases of hypertriglyceridemia, a technical term that hides a very simple concept: having high triglycerides.

Resveratrol reduces cardiovascular risk in smokers

Supplementation with resveratrol may exert benèficial effects on the cardiovascular system of smokers by limiting oxidative stress and inflammatory status. 

Omega-3s reduce the risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease

Omega-3s may reduce the likelihood of death from heart disease and more. Daily intake of Omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), by patients with coronary artery disease, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events.

Italians consume few omega-3-rich foods: health at risk

In Italy, the daily intake consumed of omega-3 of marine origin is 281/day 8213-358) and 713 mg/day (346-1257) of plant origin: an amount well below the 250 milligrams recommended by European guidelines. Moreover, in our country, deaths from coronary dysfunction attributable to dietary EPA and DHA deficiency are about 31 per 100,000 people.

Omega-3 index reveals heart health status

Regular consumption of omega-3-rich fatty fish (mackerel, salmon, herring etc.) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as shown by numerous studies over the past 30 years. 

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High blood pressure when to worry? Causes and what to do right away

Having high blood pressure seriously endangers the health of the heart and blood vessels. Fortunately, many of the factors that can promote it are controllable. Let's find out when to be concerned and what to do right away to bring values back within acceptable levels.

How to lower high homocysteine

Homocysteine is an amino acid, but it is not one of the "classic" amino acids-the ones from which proteins are synthesized. Rather, it is a derivative of one of the latter, methionine.

High cholesterol and triglycerides: which supplements to assist diet therapy?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the Italian population. Yet intercepting their risk factors is possible and, as a result, effective preventive strategies can be implemented that reduce the likelihood of finding oneself struggling with potentially fatal events such as heart attack and stroke.

Managing high triglycerides at the table: what not to eat

Triglycerides are the main type of fat circulating in the blood. Sometimes their levels can exceed an alert threshold; these are cases of hypertriglyceridemia, a technical term that hides a very simple concept: having high triglycerides.

Resveratrol reduces cardiovascular risk in smokers

Supplementation with resveratrol may exert benèficial effects on the cardiovascular system of smokers by limiting oxidative stress and inflammatory status. 

Omega-3s reduce the risk of death in patients with coronary artery disease

Omega-3s may reduce the likelihood of death from heart disease and more. Daily intake of Omega-3 EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), by patients with coronary artery disease, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular events.

Italians consume few omega-3-rich foods: health at risk

In Italy, the daily intake consumed of omega-3 of marine origin is 281/day 8213-358) and 713 mg/day (346-1257) of plant origin: an amount well below the 250 milligrams recommended by European guidelines. Moreover, in our country, deaths from coronary dysfunction attributable to dietary EPA and DHA deficiency are about 31 per 100,000 people.

Omega-3 index reveals heart health status

Regular consumption of omega-3-rich fatty fish (mackerel, salmon, herring etc.) is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as shown by numerous studies over the past 30 years. 

Coronary heart disease, a new method helps find out who is at risk and more suitable for statins

Certain conditions, such as high cholesterol, predispose to coronary artery disease. The absence of traditional risk factors, however, does not always rule out the risk of heart disease. e