Category Archives: Heart Health

Young adults with PTSD may have an increased risk of stroke when taking certain types of antidepressants, according to new research. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke was the largest investigation of post-traumatic stress disorder and antidepressant-associated stroke risk in young adults ever performed. Collecting data from 1.1 million U.S. veterans ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, so it is imperative to start paying attention to your heart health immediately. Even those who have prediabetes are at risk and should be focusing on a healthy cardiovascular lifestyle. Prediabetes is a result of poor blood sugar levels in the body. Unchecked, overtime it ...click here to read more

Blood pressure is a topic of much discussion in the health world. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and can contribute to many other health risks. New research has now found that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms could signal a higher risk of death. The study ...click here to read more

New research shows that intensive interventions to reduce blood pressure and blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in those with type 2 diabetes. CAN is a frequent and underdiagnosed complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. The study published in Diabetes Care analyzed data from participants who were enrolled ...click here to read more

Regardless of age, high blood pressure takes a toll on memory and thinking skills. The findings suggested that even hypertensive middle-aged folks experienced cognitive decline. And even if high blood pressure was kept in check until advanced age, cognition took a steep decline once it set it. The long and short of the study is ...click here to read more

Antioxidant is a bit of a buzzword. It’s typically reserved for colorful, some might say “exotic” fruits and vegetables, red wine, and even dark chocolate. But sometimes, these valuable nutrients aren’t where you’d expect. For example, one of the most important antioxidants in your body is Coenzyme Q10. It plays a significant role in cellular ...click here to read more

As more research becomes available, it’s becoming more apparent that focusing on heart health in midlife is crucial for lowering the risk of dementia later in life. New studies are showing that even those who have just a few signs of poor heart health in middle age are linked to a faster decline in cognition. ...click here to read more

According to some recent observations, a rare infection that can lead to blindness might be linked to COVID-19. In the space of only two months, three patients suffering from COVID-19 in one New York healthcare system developed keratitis, a condition marked by inflammation in the cornea. It progressed into a rare vision-threatening infection called endophthalmitis. ...click here to read more

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

According to new research from the University of Eastern Finland, obstructive sleep apnea (OBA) may have a more significant impact on the heart than previously noted. Patients with OBA have been found to show a higher immediate heart rate variability and greater changes in beat-to-beat intervals. These new findings come from two recent studies that ...click here to read more

You may be familiar with high blood pressure’s “silent killer” moniker. But you may not be aware of all the ways high blood pressure can diminish your health. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can boost your heart disease risk, heart attack, and stroke. But did you know it can also damage your brain, arteries, kidneys, ...click here to read more

Did you know that your skin can predict heart disease? A revolutionary new study from renowned skin disease expert Dr. Uitto has found that the skin can predict health issues unrelated to the protective barrier. Published in the journal Scientific Reports, the study followed 1,800 families from around the world who had genetic skin disorders ...click here to read more

Mounting evidence shows that the risk of heart disease may be affected by access to green spaces for those who live in urban areas. Green spaces, including trees, shrubs, and grass, have been found to improve air quality, which may lower death associated with heart disease. This is the message presented recently at the American ...click here to read more

Heart complications, including heart attacks, become more of a risk as we age. But why is this? A team of researchers from the University of South Florida Department of Surgery set out to find the answer to why we are more susceptible to heart disease as we get older. The discovery made by the team ...click here to read more