Omega-3 fish oil supplements may lower heart attack risk

An updated, pooled analysis of trial data links daily omega-3 fish oil supplements to lower risk of heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease.

Poor diet to blame for almost half of CVD deaths

A poor diet – especially one low in nuts and vegetables – accounts for more than 415,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S., new study finds.

Five daily portions of fruit and vegetables may be enough to lower risk of early death

Eating five daily portions of fruit and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death from any cause, particularly from cardiovascular disease, but beyond five portions appears to have no further effect, finds a new study.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle: your heart will love you for it

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 17 million people around the world die from cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, every year. Around 1 million of these deaths occur in the US alone – the equivalent to one death every 33 seconds.With figures like these, it is no surprise that heart disease is the main cause of death in the US.