Category Archives: Heart Disease

Olives, fish and fruits and vegetables, please, fill my plate! More and more, scientists are finding that people who adopt a Mediterranean diet experience a lower risk of cardiovascular-related death than those who follow a strictly low-fat diet. In a recent study published this February in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers analyzed data on ...click here to read more

Today, children with depression are more likely to show signs of heart disease as early as their teen years, a new study reveals. No question, depression hurts –and leads to further health problems. Depression experienced at an early age not only leads to obesity, smoking and inactivity, but can cause heart problems later in life, according ...click here to read more

Move more, more often! Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heart disease and diabetes, new research shows. It won’t cost you a penny, and it will save you time and money down the road. The health benefits of exercise have been well established in a multitude of studies, ...click here to read more

It’s great to be a woman today with more opportunities available than ever before, the challenges that come with working outside the home and often acting as chief caregiver for children and domestic affairs. But womanhood is not so fabulous when it comes to high blood pressure, new research says. High blood pressure can stalk ...click here to read more

Take pause before you light up – or rely on electronic cigarettes to help wean you off the smokes. Smoking can lead to a myriad of health problems, besides the superficial facial wrinkles. The American Lung Association says that cigarettes contain more than 4,800 chemicals – 69 of those are directly linked to cancer formation. That said, ...click here to read more

One in three adults have this, but because it has no signs or symptoms, many more of us may have it and not even know it. It can strike anyone at any time – even children. It is considered to be the most serious health problem in North America, and costs the U.S. about $93.5 ...click here to read more

If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease, a new study suggests it is best to focus on having a positive attitude if you want to live a longer, healthier life.  The study, published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, found that patients with heart disease who have a positive attitude ...click here to read more

Checking your pulse can be easily done, using the index and middle fingers to press on the radial pulse (on the wrist) or the carotid pulse (on the neck). However, it could be that your fingers themselves hold the key to determining not just your heart rate, but also your heart health. Click here to ...click here to read more

Hair loss, particularly male pattern baldness, can drastically lower a man’s self-confidence and even affect his social life. New research published in BMJ Open shows that certain patterns of male hair loss carry other more serious risks as well.  According to the recent study, if a man has hair loss at the top (crown) of ...click here to read more

With many recent studies discussing the health benefits of coffee, many nutritionists will continue to tell you that achieving proper health is about moderation. Coffee has slowly but surely become an integral part of our daily lifestyle – across the globe, people have made a daily ritual out of drinking coffee. In the U.S., nearly ...click here to read more

Obesity is a significant issue in today’s society, with approximately 35 percent of the global population being overweight and 11 percent being obese, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).  The problem  has become so significant that obesity is now officially labeled as a disease. There are many health risks associated with excessive weight, with ...click here to read more

Despite the fact that more and more people are being warned to watch their salt intake, a recent U.S. study showed that 90 percent of Americans continue to consume sodium at levels much higher than the recommended daily intake. This is contributing to some of our leading health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, ...click here to read more

As concern increases around the world about the consumption of sugar and obesity, The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms that cutting sugar can lead to weight loss. Recently, the WHO has gone so far as to say that free sugars should be less than 10 percent of total energy intake in one’s diet (free sugars ...click here to read more

A dog is truly a man’s best friend, but not only for their loyalty. The majority of American’s own a pet, but if you are amongst the 40 percent who do not, you may want to reconsider – a pet may not only warm your heart, but may actually help to protect it as well. ...click here to read more