Category Archives: Heart Health

According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, those who have high blood pressure during midlife could be more at risk for brain damage later in life. Not all people with high blood pressure will develop these changes, but the study was able to show that more than 50% of patients over ...click here to read more

The winter can be hard on your heart. It’s not just the holidays or the cold dark temperatures. The pandemic certainly doesn’t help, but that’s not even what we’re talking about. Cold temperatures literally make things harder for your heart. If you’ve got heart disease, winter can pile on risk like a fresh snowfall. Some ...click here to read more

There is a relationship between heart disease and depression, and a new study is contributing to researchers understanding the complex connection. Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference, this new study used their Life Simple 7 measures to form their conclusions. Researchers included more than 4,000 people who had taken part in a ...click here to read more

Those who have type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk of developing heart disease. According to new research published by the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, even if diabetes patients have all risk factors under control, they are still at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Previous studies have found that patients ...click here to read more

The holidays are here whether you like it or not. So, you better get used to it. They will look a lot different for most. Gatherings with family and friends will be put on hold this year, as some projections indicate daily rates of COVID-19 infections may double by early December. And while you may ...click here to read more

Maintaining healthy veins can be confusing. Are you standing too much? What about sitting? How do you get rid of varicose veins? Doesn’t healthy circulation require giving your legs a rest? But I thought you were supposed to move them around to get the blood flowing? The keyword to vein health is circulation. When blood ...click here to read more

Diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure are a triple threat to many American’s who may be unaware. For those diagnosed with one of the health problems, it is crucial to understand the association between all three conditions for prevention. Overall, the interaction between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can be challenging for ...click here to read more

People who suffer from multiple depressive symptoms have an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Researchers found that individuals who scored higher on a test designed to measure depressive symptoms had a higher stroke risk than those with lower scores. The study led by investigators at the University ...click here to read more

New information suggests that women who experience loneliness because of social isolation may have a higher risk of hypertension. Both mental and physical health can be negatively affected by social isolation, and with pandemic lockdowns, many people are experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed. A study conducted by researchers at the University of British ...click here to read more

Winter is coming, and it’s unlikely to be like anything you’ve experienced. The COVID-19 pandemic will squash plans and the cold darkness will push people indoors. Well, that’s one way of looking at it. The winter workout can be less than appealing too. But it can be great for you. And if the idea of ...click here to read more

According to new research, people who experience high blood pressure while they sleep are more likely to have a higher risk of stroke and heart disease. The study, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, has found that nighttime blood pressure is increasingly being recognized as a predictor of cardiovascular risk. It is a ...click here to read more

You may have already experienced frigid temperatures this autumn. As the bulk of the continent follows soon behind, it’s time to start thinking about your blood vessels. Small blood vessels constrict to limit blood flow to your extremities when temperatures drop. This process is known as vasoconstriction, and it’s your body’s natural way of working ...click here to read more

New research has found a relationship between high-sugar diets, which damage the gut, and colitis. Colitis is a significant public health problem in the U.S. and in other Western countries, and researchers are trying to find cause-and-relationship between diet and disease. The study published in Science Translational Medicine used mice to study the impact of ...click here to read more

People who are worried about heart health may want to steer clear of sugary and artificially sweetened drinks. According to a new study, both types of beverages could have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. This information goes against what many believed, that artificially sweetened drinks are a healthier alternative. The study published in the ...click here to read more