The Surprising Heart-Healthy Food
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...
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Exercise and Cholesterol
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...
Recognizing and Preventing These Facts Can Help Avoid Stroke among Women
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...
High Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Can Be Lowered With Sitting Less & Moving 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...
How Too Much Salt Affects Your Heart
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...
Diabetic Diet Also Lowers Blood Pressure and Reduces the Need for Medication
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...
Climbing Stairs Could Have Big Benefits for Your Heart
If you’ve had heart troubles and are worried about things worsening, you might want to find your nearest set of stairs. New research is showing that...
Adults Who Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Are More Likely to Have Ischemic Stroke
According to a new study published in Stroke, adults who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are likely to have an ischemic stroke later in life. These findings...
Relationship between Depression and Heart Disease Cuts Both Ways
Depression and heart disease are common conditions that often go hand in hand. This is the subject matter discussed in the study published in the European...
Magnets in Electronic Devices May Put Your Heart at Risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a startling warning last week: strong magnets commonly used in cellphones and smartwatches may interfere with pacemakers and...