Category Archives: Heart Health

A study from Public Health England found that one in 10 men over the age of 50 have a heart that is 10 years older than their actual age. In the U.S., one in three deaths is attributed to cardiovascular disease. Every 40 seconds, one American dies as a result of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease ...click here to read more

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, comes in stages that correspond with your blood reading number. Stage 1, or mild hypertension, is defined as a blood pressure reading of 130–139 over 80–89. If your blood pressure measures between this range, your doctor may express some concern and suggest lifestyle changes and medications to reduce your blood ...click here to read more

Ever snuck downstairs after your bedtime for a quick snack? Not only does this habit lead to weight gain, but it can have other negative effects on your health, especially your heart. You may say to yourself, “But I only eat healthy foods late at night!” Kudos for making good choices. but it isn’t so ...click here to read more

How can you tell the difference between angina vs. a heart attack? The two conditions are very closely related and have dangerously similar symptoms that can make them difficult to tell apart. Despite sometimes being considered a chronic condition, angina can be manageable through various means as long as it’s detected and treated early on. ...click here to read more

There are many benefits of sex, including creating a bond between you and your partner, boosting your immune system, improving sleep, and reducing stress. But did you know that sex can improve your heart health? Here are some of the ways intimacy and sex can benefit your heart. 5 Reasons Intimacy Improves Your Heart Health ...click here to read more

As a person ages, their risk of heart disease increases. There are several different factors that increase a person’s risk of heart disease, while other factors lower a person’s risk. The biggest drivers of heart disease are diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which many Americans currently live with. A good way to lower ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease is actually an umbrella term that refers to a number of medical conditions which cause narrowing or blockages in the blood vessels leading to your heart. Patients with cardiovascular disease have an increased risk of heart attack. A new study has discovered that these patients also suffer from a higher risk of heart ...click here to read more

When joint pain strikes, many of us pop a few pills to achieve temporary relief so we can carry on with our day. But when painkillers don’t work, you’re left taking more pills and feeling miserable as you are stricken with pain. Numerous studies have linked taking too many anti-inflammatory pills to health problems including ...click here to read more

Maintaining a healthy weight is a known preventative measure to reduce your risk of heart disease. But more specifically, where you carry your fat plays a large role in your heart disease risk too. You see, there are different body shapes and each body type can reveal insight into your health. The three main common ...click here to read more

Yogurt is a delicious snack that a lot of us enjoy. Many of us eat yogurt to boost our intake of protein, calcium, or even probiotics. But can yogurt improve your heart health? Research seems to suggest so. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Hypertension, wanted to determine whether yogurt could ...click here to read more

Heart failure is when the heart is unable to pump an adequate supply of blood to meets the body’s needs. This can occur over time, which means it is a chronic condition. On the other hand, in some cases, heart failure can occur suddenly. When it does, it is known as acute heart failure. Acute ...click here to read more

Acute coronary syndrome does not describe one specific medical condition. It’s associated with any sudden reduction of the blood flow to the heart. One condition that falls under the category of acute coronary syndrome is a heart attack, where cell death occurs and causes damage to the heart tissue. Even if cellular death does not ...click here to read more

Poor diet, obesity, large waist circumference, lack of exercise, smoking, diabetes, and family history are all risk factors for high cholesterol. But there is an important risk factor missing from that list and you may not even be aware of it. Many seniors take medications for a variety of ailments. Medications are intended to treat ...click here to read more

When it comes to high blood pressure and hypertension, there are many different causes including family history, being overweight, sleep apnea, poor diet, stress, drinking, smoking, and lack of exercise. Sure, those are some pretty common reasons for high blood pressure, but there are many more causes of hypertension that you may not be as ...click here to read more