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Antioxidants, heart health and everyday prevention

What protects the heart - and what harms it.

Plain-language articles on free radicals and antioxidants, on the causes of heart attacks and strokes, and on keeping blood sugar under control. Written for readers, not for specialists.

How antioxidants neutralise free radicals - the rust of the body.

The shared root causes, and the risks you can reduce.

Why asparagus stands out among antioxidant vegetables.

Rising blood sugar in adults and children, and how to control it.

Small daily habits, a healthier heart

Regular movement, colourful vegetables and good fats lower the risk factors behind heart disease and stroke. The articles explain which habits matter most and why.

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Top Antioxidant Supplements

Top Antioxidant Supplements

Antioxidants are a crucial part of maintaining a healthy body both inside and out. The substances work in the body by altering free radicals. These are can cause

The Magic of Antioxidants

The Magic of Antioxidants

Similar to rust on a car wearing away the finish of that paint job until a reddish-brown, rusty hole opens up along the wheel well, cells of the

Treating Heart Disease

Treating Heart Disease

many people take heart health for granted. They assume that as long as they are feeling good or are not over weight that their heart must be in

Cardiovascular Disease Stroke

Cardiovascular Disease Stroke

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, involves blood vessels that are narrow or blocked which can lead to chest pain, a heart attack or a stroke. There

Antioxidants

Antioxidants

Similar to rust on a car wearing away the finish of that paint job until a reddish-brown, rusty hole opens up along the wheel well, cells of the

Reducing the Risks of Heart Attacks

Reducing the Risks of Heart Attacks

Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Heart attacks claim more lives than strokes each year, but each condition has

Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory

Antioxidant Anti-Inflammatory

Many fruits and vegetables fall into the antioxidant plus anti-inflammatory category, but one that really stands out is asparagus. This tender and tasty vegetable is truly unique in