Category Archives: Heart Health

Who couldn’t afford to drop a couple of calories from their daily diet? If you’re snacking on leftover Halloween candy or getting ready to partake in Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts, I’m sure you know exactly what I mean. North Americans overeat. You can see it when you walk down the street, sit down at a ...click here to read more

Two of the most significant health threats facing you right now are heart failure and Alzheimer’s. Don’t believe me? Check the facts: Nine out of 10 deaths from heart failure are in the 65+ age bracket. 7.3 million Americans have dementia. That number is expected to double in the next 20 years, One specialist recently ...click here to read more

Those who live in areas that have lower walkability are more likely have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. The research comes from St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto and ICES and is the first of its kind to analyze overall predicted risk over 10 years. The research published ...click here to read more

Many people who take a popular vitamin for lowering cholesterol may be at a higher risk for eye damage. In a first-of-its-kind clinical report, this new study has shown that severe vision loss can occur from over-the-counter niacin and is linked to injury of a specific cell type in a patient’s eye. The report from retina specialists ...click here to read more

If you’re doing everything you can for a healthier heart but are still taking blood pressure medication, you need to read this. It’s true that a more active lifestyle, anti-inflammatory diet, and other factors can all help make your heart healthier. These interventions can lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and slash the risk of a ...click here to read more

If you live in an area that has noise pollution, you may be at risk of a stroke. This new research is the first of its kind to measure noise pollution factors and analyze them in relation to stroke severity. Levels of high environmental noise that people are subjected to in large cities have now ...click here to read more

I’ll be the first to admit that I try and do it. I even tell people to do it, because really, how bad can it be? But is there anything behind the 10,000 steps per day mantra? Probably not. Recent research has found that the 10,000 steps per day idea goes back to 1965 with ...click here to read more

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