Category Archives: Heart Health

It may be no surprise to many people, but consuming a healthy diet can help to lower blood pressure. This news comes as more research shows just how important it is to monitor the type of foods we eat. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your ...click here to read more

Do you really want red red wine to stay close to you? Although it’s been touted to have healthful benefits, new research isn’t so sure. For the last number of decades, no one has missed a beat when it comes to the potential health benefits of red wine. Its antioxidant polyphenols—particularly resveratrol—has been associated with ...click here to read more

Coffee seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Millions of people routinely drink it, and it’s a staple in many cultures around the globe. People love it, yet many are confused about how they should think of it; is it a health food, superfood, guilty pleasure, or health risk? Right out of the gate, I can tell ...click here to read more

Young adults who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a stroke by the time they are middle-aged, according to a new study. A team of researchers working with U.S. veterans has made this connection between risk of early stroke and PTSD. Severe emotional distress takes a toll on the body and ...click here to read more

Patients who experience heart failure now may be told to exercise by their health care provider to reduce artery stiffness. This new way of looking at exercise comes after research shows yet another way how moving more could help with recovery and prevent artery stiffness. Generally, health care providers advise patients to get exercise to ...click here to read more

Research has found yet another reason to follow a healthy diet, as it lowers the risk of kidney disease. This connection was found in people with diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, as they may be less likely to develop chronic kidney disease. Those who don’t get enough of these foods ...click here to read more

On the one hand, it’s excellent news that about 90 percent of men and 93 percent of women will never suffer the pain of a kidney stone. But for that small percentage in the balance, the pain and experience can be excruciating. If you’ve ever gone through it, you never want to experience the pain ...click here to read more

Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is one of the biggest killers in the United States. It’s a blanket term that covers type-2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. A study suggests that 10 foods and nutrients may play a massive role in risk. The study, published in JAMA, found that a small collection of foods and nutrients can ...click here to read more

Women who experience early menopause may be more likely to have heart problems before they reach the age of sixty, according to a new study. This new research could help to identify women who are most at risk of cardiovascular disease. The study conducted at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia used data from ...click here to read more

As you’ve gotten older, you may be a little more likely to stay in your lane. You have a good idea of what you like, what you’re good at, and probably most importantly, what you know. But new things, in some cases, can bring on significant benefits. If you don’t have any hobbies, finding one ...click here to read more

For the first time, researchers may have found the reason why heart medication causes muscle pain. This study from McMaster University in Canada believes they have found a mechanism explaining why some people who take drugs to lower their cholesterol develop sore, aching muscles. Joint pain, backaches, and other musculoskeletal complaints are some of the ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that identifying respiratory diseases can help lead towards improved hypertension in lungs. This new study conducted on animals will help to pave the way for how physicians will be able to identify the risk of pulmonary hypertension in humans. Pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood ...click here to read more

Patients enrolled in cardiac rehabilitation may experience depression, anxiety, and stress, which may lead them to drop out. This is according to a new study published on World Mental Health Day in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Cardiac rehabilitation, also called cardiac rehab, is a medically supervised program designed to improve your cardiovascular health if you have ...click here to read more

The plant-based diet, whether vegetarian or vegan, is always a point of contention. On one hand, you’ve got countless studies indicating it’s got a powerful ability to make you healthier: lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol profile, virtually no-risk for diabetes, and countless other benefits to showcase its worth. On the other hand, extreme or exclusionary ...click here to read more