Category Archives: Heart Health

It’s easy to fall into a habit. Every day, doing the same thing can be a comfort. It could be anything from tying your left shoe before your right to having a boiled egg and toast for breakfast. These are the things that we feel safe doing and that make us who we are. Seniors, ...click here to read more

While you might not indulge in a high-quality cut of meat too often because of the cost, there is some new evidence showing that juicy steak could be great for you blood pressure. With summer in full swing, this is a perfect idea for your grill with the added benefit of good health! The study, ...click here to read more

Imagine that one day we might be able to save people’s hearts by replacing their pacemakers with an injection of genes. Well, such “grow-your-own” pacemakers are now one step closer to reality. Research and development is well underway. By injecting a single gene into ailing pigs suffering from a condition that slows heart rates, scientists ...click here to read more

How healthy is your cholesterol? Along with the damage potential it has on your cardiovascular system, new research has found that cholesterol may play a role in a cellular pathway linked to cancer. Cholesterol has been associated with cancer in previous research; one 2014 study from the United Kingdom linked women with high cholesterol to ...click here to read more

How is your digestion? Any gas or bloating? A popular fix to promote digestion and regularity is probiotics, the healthy bacteria found in some common foods and supplements that help to increase the good bacteria in your gut. It turns out, probiotics can work wonders on your blood pressure, too, according to new research. Treatment ...click here to read more

Chances are, you know someone who has suffered a stroke. It’s that common. But why? And isn’t there something we can do to prevent it from happening? There is. Every year in the United States, nearly 800,000 people have a stroke and 600,000 of them experience them for the first time. Nevertheless, new research reveals ...click here to read more

We can’t survive without the heart, but that doesn’t mean we know everything about how it works. New research has uncovered a surprising cause for heart problems like blood clots and irregular heartbeats: Air pollution. Dirty air already has been established as a cause behind heart problems. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada says ...click here to read more

Man cannot live on bread alone. Although there is something about bread fresh from the oven that I find hard to resist. More to the point, do you eat plenty of fish, chicken or eggs? How about soy, nuts and seeds? Well protein-rich foods such as these may be linked to an even lower risk ...click here to read more

Most of us know that there are certain risk factors associated with cancers. Smoking, for one thing, is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer, while the use of tanning beds raises the risk of skin cancer. But a new study is now suggesting that poverty may have something to do with certain types ...click here to read more

A good friend of mine has been at the mercy of her migraines for over a decade. She gets a bad one at least once a month and holes up in her bedroom for the entire day, blinds completely down and the door shut, cutting her off from her family and daily activities. It’s not ...click here to read more

What lies underneath that bright yellow peel? An abundance of nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and functioning at its best! Turns out, the humble banana is more important for your health than you may have realized, so take a lesson from those energetic apes. Here’s why. Are you getting enough vitamin C, magnesium, ...click here to read more

I’m the eldest of three girls, and my dad always appreciated my tomboy side growing up. I liked watching Hockey Night in Canada with him (he can shake a handful of nuts and toss them into his mouth like nobody I know), throwing a baseball back and forth in the backyard, playing ping pong and ...click here to read more

The next time you have a hankering for a gooey cheese spread to go with your crackers, some Parmesan on top of that bowl of pasta, or even a supersized cola to wash it all down, you should really take a moment to think it through. New information has surfaced explaining how phosphate-rich foods, like ...click here to read more

Shorter men might never have an NBA career, but they may have a real advantage when it comes to aging. New research shows they may live longer than their taller friends. I, for one, am happy to hear it! Skepticism is understandable, because it’s no secret that North American society puts a premium on tall ...click here to read more