Category Archives: Heart Health

Is low blood pressure the reason you feel dizzy or lightheaded? Could it indicate a future of frailty and falls? A new study suggests it might. It’s not often you have to hear about the potential dangers of low blood pressure. For older folks, specifically those over 65 and more, it could be more of ...click here to read more

Remember when eating was all about filling your mouth with delicious flavors? What a great time that was. And it still can be, it just takes a little work. Food takes on a different role with age. Instead of being all about taste, it also needs to be about health. When you’re 50+, food choice ...click here to read more

The higher the temperature, the higher the risk of death from heart disease, according to new research published in the journal Circulation. This study outlines the concerns that in traditionally hot regions, people may be more vulnerable to heart-related cardiovascular deaths. The study outlined by the American Heart Association showed that the tipping point for ...click here to read more

If you escape each day for a moment of respite and relaxation in a hot bath, you could be doing wonders for your heart. A new study from Osaka, Japan found that people who take daily baths are considerably less likely to experience a heart attack or stroke than those who take them weekly, twice ...click here to read more

Enjoying daily hot baths may be the key to reducing your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Most people take an evening soak as a means of relaxing, but research published in the journal Heart shows how important it may be in saving your life. A long-term study conducted by The Japan Public Health Center ...click here to read more

What does your picture of a healthy person look like? Are they slim, ordo they appear to be of “normal” weight? Probably. And now do the same for an unhealthy one. I’d imagine you’re seeing somebody overweight. You might think that given their weight, they may have a heart condition, diabetes, or metabolic problems. There’s ...click here to read more

Of course, you need better sleep. But can you get too much of a good thing? As is the answer with almost everything (outside of steps per day), yes you can. In fact, getting outside of sleep’s “sweet spot” could put your veins, and heart health, at risk. A recent study looked at the effects ...click here to read more

Scientists have always stressed the importance of sleep habits, but a new study shows the link between bedtime and cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame studied the correlation between changing bedtime and resting heart rate (RHR) and found a significant difference. Even with all the information about the importance of healthy sleep ...click here to read more

Tofu and other plant-based foods may be the new heart rescue protocol, according to research published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Foods such as tofu that contain higher amounts of isoflavones have been found to moderately lower the risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and post-menopausal women not taking ...click here to read more

Those with high blood pressure may want to up their step count, as new research shows how important walking is in the prevention of hypertension. The study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology is one of the first to use commercially available wearable devices to ...click here to read more

For those who have survived a heart attack, new research shows mental stress could be a trigger for another heart attack. Research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology found that mental stress, in addition to physical stress, is what physicians should be addressing in heart ...click here to read more

Often overlooked, a person’s financial and social status, known as social determinants of health, can offer valuable information about their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology has found evidence that these social determinants can play a role in a ...click here to read more

COVID-19 is taking over the continent. Schools have closed, major sporting events have been canceled or suspended, and people are being urged to avoid large crowds. And if you have a heart condition, you could be at even greater risk of being gripped by the illness. Early information out of China, where the pandemic originated, ...click here to read more

If you’ve got Parkinson’s disease, you might not spend much time thinking about the health of your eyes. But maybe you should be. A new study is showing that people with Parkinson’s often suffer from eye problems that can interfere with daily life and increase the risk of falls. Strong vision is essential in compensating ...click here to read more