Tag Archives: Myocardial infarction

Chocolate Consumption Lower Blood Pressure and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Posted on December 22, 2010 by wngai

We previously have reported 2 studies that indicated chocolate could lower blood pressures and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.  Now, there is another study that supports the previous findings.  The latest news came from a German study that evaluated the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate lowers Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on May 15, 2010 by wngai

The largest observational study indicated that individuals who ate the most chocolate – around 7.5 g per day or 1 small square of a 100-g bar– had a 39% lower risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke than individuals who … Continue reading →

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Diet & exercise reduce risk of heart attack

Posted on February 16, 2010 by wngai

A study published in the February 1, 2010 issues of Circulation indicated that improving diet, exercising more and quitting smoking are as important as taking medicine for patients who have heart attack (angina and myocardial infarction). The study, Organization to … Continue reading →

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