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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in three Americans is plagued with high cholesterol, a major risk factor for heart disease. In addition to that, a diet high in cholesterol can also influence your risk of stroke, but might not present any signs or symptoms beforehand. To get ahead of the curve, you’ll have to add more foods that are rich in good sources of cholesterol and cut down consumption of foods that increases your level of (LDL or bad) cholesterol in the blood. There are several foods, fruits and vegetables in particular, which are not just part of a healthy diet, they can actively help to lower your cholesterol too. As part of your healthy heart diet, try to eat some of these every day. The more you add to your diet (the more you consume these), the more they can help lower your cholesterol, especially if you cut down on saturated fat on the side. Here’s a list of fruits, vegetables and herbs that can help lower your cholesterol : F...

Heart attacks aren’t as deadly as they used to be, all thanks to the huge strides that have been made in emergency treatment for heart attacks, hundreds of thousands of Americans who have had heart attacks survive the experience, some after more than one attack. If you are one of those survivors, protecting the health of your heart should be your top priority. According to the American Heart Association, one out of four men and one out of three women who live through an attack will die within the following year, most often of cardiac arrest or another heart attack. Your role is the most important in your heart health. By taking proper action, you can significantly reduce your chances for a second heart attack. Your risk for a second heart attack depends largely on the treatment plan you follow and the lifestyle changes you make. It is essential that you follow the lifestyle changes your doctor has recommended and stay on top of your treatment plan, since having one heart attack signif...