Preventing the Development of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) is often the more prevalent cause of gastrointestinal bleeding.  It is commonly thought that ulcers are caused by consuming too much spicy food, but this is in fact a myth. 

More Green Tea means a Healthier Heart

Diets and super foods seem to be trending as the new fad nowadays.But is there any truth to these proclaimed health benefits? A recent study in Japan researched the relationship between Green tea and cardiovascular health, focusing on the antioxidants in Green tea and their effects on Low density Lipoproteins (LDL) which can build up within arterial walls in the heart and promote the development of atherosclerosis and other heart problems. 

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Can a Mediterranean-Style Diet Reduce Heart Disease?

It has been confirmed that in the United States, cardiovascular disease and stroke are the lead causes of disability and death.  The statistics of death and disability caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke are continuously and significantly increasing on a global scale.