Category Archives: Heart Health

Eat breakfast. Drink water. Exercise. Healthy lifestyle habits do plenty to keep your heart strong. New research shows that heart-healthy habits will also help you respond better to treatment for depression. In today’s society, depression is very common, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide. Numerous studies have found that depression is a major risk ...click here to read more

A burning ball of gas that provides us with heat and light – that is often the limit of people’s appreciation of the sun. We often forget that the sun actually provides a myriad of health benefits. In fact, a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help ...click here to read more

Too many burgers and French fries with a donut chaser aren’t doing your ticker any favors. In moderation, please! In fact, poor diet is setting you up for heart disease and stroke, and it’s bound to catch up with you – given the odds. Cardiovascular disease accounts for one in three deaths in the United ...click here to read more

Did you know that too much sugar not only makes us fatter, but a lot sicker, too? In fact, new evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly suggests that sugar is harmful to our tickers, in particular. Examining data from 31,000 people — those who participated in the National Health and Nutrition ...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

Migraines are a painful problem that can interfere with everyday life, leaving many holed up inside with the curtains drawn when migraine strikes. Treatment drugs currently on the market may not be effective, but a recent discovery may help to provide relief from the pain and vision issues. Candesartan To Relieve Migraines: Study Candesartan is ...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

Stop right there: You’re heading out the door into the cold without a coat? You’ll catch your death – pneumonia! (My mom’s voice still has a piercing echo in my head.) Other familiar warnings for behaviors that will leave you dancing with Dr. Death could be going outside in winter without a hat or – ...click here to read more

Today, there are more than 12,400 diseases, disorders and other ailments that can befall each and every one of us, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In fact, people unwittingly carry a number of infirmities – ranging in severity – for weeks, months and years on end. Should you be worried? Read on. Here are five ...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

High cholesterol is well-known as a significant risk for heart disease. New research shows keeping cholesterol in a healthy range, and boosting good cholesterol, will help fight inflammation and thereby reduce joint pain and stiffness. Could get you out walking and resuming activities you really enjoy. Let’s take a look at cholesterol’s healthy range: High ...click here to read more

If you follow health trends, you’re probably already familiar with omega-3 fatty acids and the benefits of fish oil. Studies show the promise of a new omega which has a significant impact on the lowering of cholesterol and preventing plaque development in the arteries. Good news for the heart! Omega-7 is a fatty acid found ...click here to read more

Coffee consumption has its highs and lows, with studies linking a daily cup of joe to protecting the brain against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. On the downside, coffee’s potent caffeine can lead to dehydration, jitters and poor concentration. Some studies show increased coffee consumption is associated with high cholesterol, rapid heartbeat and some forms of ...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