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Featured Heart Health ArticlesFood’s Effect on Your MedicationThe consequences of drug interactions with food and beverages may include delayed, decreased, or enhanced absorption of a medication, according to the FDA. Furthermore, mixing certain foods with medications can cause serious side effects. Read MoreLow IQ Is a Predictor of Heart DiseaseEating to Get—and Stay—Heart HealthyObesity to Outweigh Public Health Gains of Declining Smoking RatesNew Studies Show How Vitamin D May Protect Your HeartView All Heart Health ArticlesHeart Health NewsFDA issues warning for high doses of Zocor
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Play Video NowView All Heart Health VideosHeart Health Tip: Make Omega-3s Your FriendOmega-3 fatty acids could help lower your triglycerides and increase your HDL ("good cholesterol") levels. Dietary sources of omega-3s include flaxseeds, walnuts, soybeans, salmon, tuna, halibut, and herring. There are also supplementary sources available, such as fish-oil capsules and flaxseed oil. Just be sure to check with your doctor before taking them, especially if you're taking blood-thinning medication. |
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