According to the study conducted with a cohort of teachers in California, drinking one or more sugary beverages each day is associated with a 20% higher risk of developing a cardiovascular disease when compared to those who never or rarely drink them. Even drinking fruit juices with added sugar every [...]
Cholesterol is an essential natural fat that is a component of our cell walls. It’s also a part of the composition of many hormones. The liver produces three-quarters of our cholesterol while the rest comes from food. It’s found in animal products like meats, milk products, crustaceans, shellfish, [...]
In the majority of cases, chronic heart failure is a contraindication to pregnancy because it could put the mother’s life in danger. During pregnancy and delivery, her heart has to work very hard. Certain medications prescribed for heart failure are known to cause birth defects (they’re considered [...]