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Category Archives: Heart Health

Consumption of Flavanol Rich Foods Linked to Lower Blood Pressure

More than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure, and many are looking for natural treatments. This is what drives thousands of studies each year about possible lifestyle changes that could help to lower blood pressure. One such study recently published in Scientific Reports has found that people who consume a diet, including flavanol-rich foods ...click here to read more

Holiday Heart Rescue

It might be a little early to start thinking about the holidays. Halloween has yet to hit, and most of the continent isn’t anywhere near thinking about snow. But it’s coming. And that can put your heart at risk. The holidays can be a tricky time for those battling heart trouble. There is a lot ...click here to read more

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Flu-Like Illnesses Are Associated with Increased Risks of Heart Attack and Strokes

New research has examined the relationship between the flu, heart attack, and stroke, all of which occur more frequently in the winter. It was found that after flu-like illnesses, many patients showed an increase in the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association analyzed public ...click here to read more

How Quickly Can You Lower Cholesterol?

Lowering cholesterol takes effort. It requires a multi-faceted approach centered around diet, lifestyle, and, if needed, medication. But how long does it take to lower cholesterol? Longer than you might hope. Even though it can take months to achieve a noticeable improvement in cholesterol with hard work, there is a massive payoff: routines you develop ...click here to read more

Heart Problems? Why You Need to Take Extra Precaution in the Second Wave of COVID-19

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s tempting to risk a family get-together despite the pandemic. But if you’ve got heart problems, it’s wise to reconsider. COVID-19 and flu season act as a double whammy of risk for people with heart disease. Being extra vigilant about risk and current treatment practices is essential to lower ...click here to read more

Popular Heartburn Drugs May Mess with Blood Sugar

Managing blood sugar seems easy from a theoretical standpoint: eating less of it and things should level out. But it’s not that easy. New research suggests another possible risk factor for high blood sugar and type-2 diabetes: popular antacids. In a large-scale review featuring over 200,000 participants, researchers found that regular use of proton-pump inhibitors ...click here to read more

Elevated Cholesterol Early in Life Increases a Person’s Risk of Having a Heart Problems during Middle Age

New findings from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) suggest more aggressive strategies to lower cholesterol levels in early adulthood to avoid heart problems later in life. Having elevated cholesterol during teens or early twenties can increase a person’s risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular events during ...click here to read more

Taking Tiny Steps to Lower Blood Pressure

Activity is essential to lowering blood pressure. This is a long-established truth and it’s likely the premier tool you can use to fight off or control hypertension. But it can be intimidating. You might see people jogging past your home and say to yourself, “no, thank you.” I can relate. I’m not running unless someone’s ...click here to read more

Cycling Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality among People with Diabetes

A new study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) has found that cycling could reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality among people with diabetes. These findings offer a possible addition to existing physical activity treatment plans for patients with diabetes. For the study, researchers from the ...click here to read more

Sex and Your Heart

Things can get a little confusing when it comes to sex and heart attacks. On the one hand, sex may lead to lower blood pressure over the long term. On the other, it can be vital work that may momentarily boost your risk for heart attacks. However, new research suggests that jumping back into your ...click here to read more