Category Archives: Heart Health

Reducing risk factors for high blood pressure may be the key to having a healthy heart. Research shows that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death, which has one key risk factor, hypertension. One recent study published in the Chinese Medical Journal notes that in 2017, hypertension was a factor in over 2.5 ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that is highly under-recognized and undertreated in people with heart disease and high blood pressure. A new scientific statement helps shed light on the condition and the increased awareness that healthcare experts are urged to take in patients with the common conditions. The statement published in the American Heart ...click here to read more

Practicing yoga regularly can greatly improve high cholesterol levels. While many doctors suggest brisk walks or resistance training, yoga is also a great way to help lower cholesterol. Overall, exercise is an established benefit to cholesterol with many anti-inflammatory effects. It can reduce the low-density lipoproteins, increase high-density lipoproteins, and largely affect triglycerides. Yoga is ...click here to read more

People who love potatoes and have hypertension will be happy to hear about a new study from Perdue University. It suggests that increased dietary potassium can reduce blood pressure. The study published in Nutrients goes against some popular beliefs about potatoes and their role in heart-healthy lifestyles. For the study, researchers investigated the effects of ...click here to read more

According to a new study, tai chi may help stroke survivors by relieving anxiety and depression. Researchers believe it may also improve sleep, a vital step for stroke recovery. The study presented at EuroHeartCare examined the feasibility of using tai chi in people who had previously experienced a stroke. A total of 11 participants were ...click here to read more

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips ...click here to read more

The longstanding debate between experts about the impact of low fat and plant-based diets on heart disease may have finally been settled thanks to a new study. The research showed that after following more than 4,700 people over 30 years, a plant-centered diet was associated with a lower long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, and both ...click here to read more

If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about getting there, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. Managing or reducing high blood pressure is not particularly complex. However, it ...click here to read more

What does your heart-healthy diet look like? Is it filled with leafy greens, tomatoes, and other low-fat foods? If it is, that’s great. Well, except for the low-fat part. Fats can contribute to heart health, provided you’re getting the right ones. Healthy fats found in nuts, fish, avocado, olive oil, and other natural sources are ...click here to read more

Your cholesterol levels have a lot to do with what you eat. But that isn’t the only factor. Adopting a more active lifestyle can also help you lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure how exercise lowers cholesterol, they know that it does. Exercise may help with weight management ...click here to read more

Stroke is the third leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although twice as many women die from stroke compared to cancer and breast cancer, many are not aware of the warning signs. Women account for 51% of all people worldwide who have experienced a stroke, so learning about the health event ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a new “prescription” to help reduce mild to moderately elevated high blood pressure and cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults. According to a new statement from the American Heart Association, sitting less and moving more is the optimal first treatment choice for hypertension and high cholesterol. Approximately 53 million U.S. adults have abnormally ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard that too much salt can pose dangers to your heart. You might not, however, know how it can affect you. You also may not know how quickly changing consumption patterns can make a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that roughly 90 percent of Americans eat too much ...click here to read more

Patients with diabetes who follow a restrictive diet may also reduce the risk for high blood pressure. New research shows that if patients achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, they could also control their high blood pressure enough to stop their anti-hypertensive medication. The Universities of Glasgow and Newcastle ...click here to read more