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New research shows that female veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a higher risk of heart disease compared to female veterans without PTSD. These findings are part of preliminary research that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. The study outlines how females with PTSD have a higher risk of ...click here to read more

Maintaining muscle mass in middle age could be an effective way of warding off heart disease. According to new research published in the journal Epidemiology & Community Health, the amount of lean muscle mass that a healthy person has in middle age is linked to their future risk of cardiovascular health, at least in men. ...click here to read more

Women who experience menopause before age 40 may be at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to a new study. The preliminary research was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, an annual premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians. This study is the largest, single ...click here to read more

Who couldn’t afford to drop a couple of calories from their daily diet? If you’re snacking on leftover Halloween candy or getting ready to partake in Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. North Americans overeat. You can see it when you walk down the street, sit down at a ...click here to read more

Those who live in areas that have lower walkability are more likely have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The research comes from St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto and ICES and is the first of its kind to analyze overall predicted risk over 10 years. The research published ...click here to read more

If you live in an area that has noise pollution, you may be at risk of a stroke. This new research is the first of its kind to measure noise pollution factors and analyze them in relation to stroke severity. Levels of high environmental noise that people are subjected to in large cities have now ...click here to read more

Sometimes you’re not as old as the numbers you’ve been assigned may indicate. Other times, you can be older. The truth is that you’ve got two ages: your chronological and your biological. You can see your chronological age each time you look at the calendar, but your biological age can be a bit harder to ...click here to read more

On October 21, former President Jimmy Carter fell at his home, resulting in a slight pelvic fracture. Carter, 95, is the oldest living president and is reportedly recovering well in hospital. Falls can affect anybody, but older Americans are at increased risk. For example, reports are that Carter has fallen twice this month. And although ...click here to read more

Coffee seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Millions of people routinely drink it, and it’s a staple in many cultures around the globe. People love it, yet many are confused about how they should think of it; is it a health food, superfood, guilty pleasure, or health risk? Right out of the gate, I can tell ...click here to read more

Young adults who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a stroke by the time they are middle-aged, according to a new study. A team of researchers working with U.S. veterans has made this connection between risk of early stroke and PTSD. Severe emotional distress takes a toll on the body and ...click here to read more

Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is one of the biggest killers in the United States. It’s a blanket term that covers type-2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. A study suggests that 10 foods and nutrients may play a massive role in risk. The study, published in JAMA, found that a small collection of foods and nutrients can ...click here to read more

Women who experience early menopause may be more likely to have heart problems before they reach the age of sixty, according to a new study. This new research could help to identify women who are most at risk of cardiovascular disease. The study conducted at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia used data from ...click here to read more

Inflammation is a bit of a buzzword these days. Sometimes it can be a little scary; it’s associated with some of the most common and severe chronic illnesses, yet is also just a fact of life. It can get a little bit confusing to say the least. Most simply, inflammation is your body’s natural immune ...click here to read more

The plant-based diet, whether vegetarian or vegan, is always a point of contention. On one hand, you’ve got countless studies indicating it’s got a powerful ability to make you healthier: lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol profile, virtually no-risk for diabetes, and countless other benefits to showcase its worth. On the other hand, extreme or exclusionary ...click here to read more