Category Archives: Heart Health

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

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

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

It is widely known that cholesterol levels are associated with the risk of heart attack, but new research has found an exciting timeline that could indicate this risk. It was found that having elevated cholesterol during the teens or early twenties increases a person’s risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or another cardiovascular event ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a bad word, right? Any rational person would want lower cholesterol. In most cases, yes. But cholesterol can also be helpful. You actually need it to build healthy cells. Really, cholesterol is all about management. Separating the good from the bad and recognizing that cholesterol can serve various purposes in your body. High ...click here to read more

People who suffer from sleep loss and heart disease may also have chronic pruritic dermatosis. This connection was found by John Hopkins Medicine researchers who found a common protein in all patients who exhibited the three health issues. Many people suffer from the skin disorder, commonly referred to as “chronic itch,” and recent research has ...click here to read more

Middle-aged adults who practice heart health habits may have a lower risk of high blood pressure as they age. According to a study published by the American Heart Association, those who show better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) scale, show a significantly lower risk of developing hypertension ...click here to read more

Improving hostile behavior may reduce the risk of death after a second heart attack, according to new research published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. This study, one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind, examined the relationship between hostility and the effect it had on heart attack patients. Hostility is a ...click here to read more

Young adults who have raised blood pressure may be at a higher risk for heart problems later in life. According to a study published in The BMJ, the levels of hypertension among young adults have been increasing in recent years, so researchers need to start monitoring any health problems it may cause in later years. ...click here to read more

If your car is in bad shape, you generally don’t want to put the pedal to the metal. It’s a good thing your body isn’t a car. The body-to-car comparisons generally work. But not when it comes to blood pressure. Sometimes running your body hard can have significant long-term effects on overall health. If you’re ...click here to read more

There’s no doubt you’re trying your hardest to rescue your heart from a dangerous future. But it’s hard. Heart-healthy meals aren’t exactly filling. Leafy greens and fruits may taste delicious and leave you feeling good, but they also leave you feeling something else: hungry. These items, even with their high-fiber content, aren’t exactly filling. But ...click here to read more

High blood pressure may become a problem among adults with type 2 diabetes who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks per week. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, heavy alcohol consumption may be linked to a risk of hypertension in those with type 2 diabetes. Study author ...click here to read more

Your muscles support you in virtually everything you do. So, why aren’t you supporting them? Muscle building is often viewed as a specialty hobby—something practiced by athletes or those who want to grow really big or lift heavy weights. But that perception couldn’t be more wrong. Building strength and muscle is crucial to good health, ...click here to read more

New research has found an association between disrupted sleep, high blood pressure, and the gut microbiome. The study, which is the first of its kind from the University of Illinois Chicago, used rats to find a link between the three health issues. For the study, researchers aimed to find a relationship between sleep disruption and ...click here to read more