According to a new study, consuming adequate levels of Magnesium (322 mg daily) could reduce the chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all cause mortality in older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). Both female and male participants in this study with an average age of 69 were selected from the cohort…
A new report points to plant sterols as an economical means of lowering cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular events in the elderly as well as improving their quality of life. Daily consumption of plant sterols was found to reduce the number of cardiovascular events (CVE) per 10,000 people by 69 in men and 40 in women over…
In a recent study the risk of heart failure (HF) was over 12 times higher in elderly individuals who were Vitamin D deficient that in individuals who had an adequate Vitamin D status. Over 130 elderly people 60 years and older who were receiving care for cardiac issues participated in this study. Vitamin D deficiency…