Category Archives: Heart Health

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

Not expressing true feelings by self-silencing may be detrimental for mental health and may also lead to a higher risk of stroke. A new study shows how self-silencing (inhibiting one’s self-expression) could cause problems with both physical and mental health. Self-silencing is not just biting your tongue when fighting with your spouse, experts say. It’s ...click here to read more

Most people know that high blood pressure can cause many health issues, but what is often overlooked is how low blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia. A decline in brain function is not a normal part of aging, as some may think. Age-related cognitive decline has many causes, and research shows how low ...click here to read more

For those who suffer from gout, taking a popular medication may lead to a heightened risk of heart disease and kidney disease. The medication allopurinol is commonly used to treat gout, which is a painful condition becoming more common globally. For the eight million Americans who suffer from gout, sudden and severe attacks of pain ...click here to read more

According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019 together with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress, tooth loss is an indicator of elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. As the association between heart disease and oral disease is not well known, the researchers conducted a secondary analysis of the ...click here to read more

What do you do to keep high blood pressure in check? Exercise more? Yep. Eat a healthier diet? You bet. Lose weight? Sure thing. But one often-overlooked strategy for lowering blood pressure and improving heart health is learning how to effectively manage stress. Feeling stressed or anxious can put added pressure on your heart, which ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how good it feels to get a good night’s sleep, but new evidence shows how important it can be for cutting risk of stroke and heart disease. For middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or stroke, it is especially important to get a good night’s sleep as it ...click here to read more

Veterans with mental health disorders are at a higher risk of suffering heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Mental health disorders, specifically depression, psychosis, and bipolar disorder have a connection to veterans who have cardiovascular events. New research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal, helps to outline ...click here to read more