Category Archives: Heart Health

According to some recent observations, a rare infection that can lead to blindness might be linked to COVID-19. In the space of only two months, three patients suffering from COVID-19 in one New York healthcare system developed keratitis, a condition marked by inflammation in the cornea. It progressed into a rare vision-threatening infection called endophthalmitis. ...click here to read more

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

According to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, obstructive sleep apnea (OBA) may have a more significant impact on the heart than previously noted. Patients with OBA have been found to show a higher immediate heart rate variability and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals. These new findings come from two recent studies that ...click here to read more

You may be familiar with high blood pressure’s “silent killer” moniker. But you may not be aware of all the ways high blood pressure can diminish your health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can boost your heart disease risk, heart attack, and stroke. But did you know it can also damage your brain, arteries, kidneys, ...click here to read more

Did you know that your skin can predict heart disease? A revolutionary new study from renowned skin disease expert Dr. Uitto has found that the skin can predict health issues unrelated to the protective barrier. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study followed 1,800 families from around the world who had genetic skin disorders ...click here to read more

Mounting evidence shows that the risk of heart disease may be affected by access to green spaces for those who live in urban areas. Green spaces, including trees, shrubs, and grass, have been found to improve air quality, which may lower death associated with heart disease. This is the message presented recently at the American ...click here to read more

Heart complications, including heart attacks, become more of a risk as we age. But why is this? A team of researchers from the University of South Florida Department of Surgery set out to find the answer to why we are more susceptible to heart disease as we get older. The discovery made by the team ...click here to read more

The holidays and healthy eating seem to be at odds with each other. But you can still enjoy the tastes of the season while improving vein and heart health. Holiday staples like cinnamon, walnuts, even red wine and chocolate, can work to relax veins, improve circulation, and ultimately make the season a little easier on ...click here to read more

New research shows that exposure to ozone, the main ingredient in smog, may increase cardiac arrest risk. A new study highlights the danger of air pollution and how even levels deemed safe by federal safety standards could lead to cardiovascular events. For the study, researchers analyzed records of air pollution concentrations between 2013 and 2018 ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, foods that cause inflammation may be responsible for heart failure. This new research indicates that people with heart failure who eat a diet high in inflammatory foods are twice as likely to end up in the hospital or die compared to those who ...click here to read more

There’s no question that diet plays a role in cholesterol levels and the risk for heart disease. But do cholesterol-rich foods put you at risk, or is something else at play? In the 1960s, a war started. The war on dietary cholesterol. It seemed like a clear line could be drawn between dietary cholesterol and ...click here to read more

The years leading up to menopause is a time of increasing risk of heart disease for women. This new information comes from research released by the American Heart Association, which advises maintaining a healthy lifestyle and integrating early intervention strategies for good cardiovascular health. Published in the journal Circulation, the scientific statement finds an increase ...click here to read more

People who have suffered a heart attack or received cardiac intervention should steer clear of marijuana. According to new research from the American Heart Association, smoking marijuana increases the risk of complications after cardiovascular procedures. Marijuana users were also more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for recurrent heart attack or coronary procedures. As ...click here to read more

Plant-based diets can be healthy. They can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol if done properly. They can also substantially increase the risk of a broken bone. Hip, leg, or any other bone, for that matter. A new study published in BMC Medicine found that vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians (those who eat fish but no ...click here to read more