Category Archives: Heart Health

New research shows how intensive blood pressure control could help to control adverse changes in brain health. It has previously been shown that those who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of dementia and other cognitive impairments. According to the study published in the Journal of the American Medical ...click here to read more

I get that at a certain point, you might not care as much about weight gain and heart health as you used to. This may be even truer if you’re on heart medication—for some, it serves as a type of safety net that says “eat what you want and don’t exercise.” But let’s look beyond ...click here to read more

Heart disease is a primary concern for aging Americans, yet some of the most common heart-health advice has just been turned on its head. The older people get, the riskier things get for heart health. Veins aren’t quite as healthy as they used to be, and it makes it harder for blood to move through ...click here to read more

It can be a little harder to see how your overall lifestyle affects eye health. The eyes are one of those things people tend to separate from overall health—like they exist independently and are cut off from the rest of you. To maintain eye health, changing this focus is essential. There are three main strategies ...click here to read more

High blood pressure should be a concern at any age, but new research shows that it could be a significant marker of dementia if experienced in midlife. This new information suggests that maintaining healthy blood pressure throughout life may be one way to help decrease the risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. In a study ...click here to read more

If you regularly notice you’ve got cold hands and feet, you’re likely experiencing circulation problems. And although the cold touch may appear to be nothing more than a minor annoyance, it could indicate a more significant problem. If nutrient-rich oxygenated blood isn’t reaching your hands and feet, it’s entirely plausible that it’s not reaching your ...click here to read more

Both systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure readings are critical for analyzing the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. In the past, research has indicated that high systolic blood pressure is more of a risk factor for heart disease, but this new study finds that both numbers have a strong association ...click here to read more

Could you imagine if stimulating certain points on your ear could lead to better sleep, improved mood, and a lower chance of age-related illness like heart disease and high blood pressure? According to some new research, it could be that easy. A study published in the journal Aging showed that “tickling” certain areas of the ...click here to read more

Research now shows that monitoring blood pressure for 24 hours can help to prevent heart disease and other vascular diseases. Many people do monitor their blood pressure, but only do so once a day, or even once a week. This study now shows that the most effective way to prevent cardiovascular diseases is to record ...click here to read more

New research shows that those who follow a plant-based diet and consume fewer animal-based foods may have better heart health and a lower risk of dying from a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular diseases. As more people are turning to more plant-based diets around the globe, new studies such as this are showing how ...click here to read more

A new study out of John Hopkins warns that smoking cigarettes increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Also shown was that the risk could last for decades even after a smoker has quit. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a disease in which plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. This ...click here to read more

You may already know that high blood pressure is a significant risk for a stroke, but for those who have already suffered a stroke, it could be the link between recurrence. A recent study shows that well-controlled blood pressure can reduce the risk of another stroke by about 20 percent. Research published in JAMA Neurology suggests maintaining a ...click here to read more

Popular medications prescribed by health professionals for the treatment of atrial fibrillation may increase the risk of falls, according to a new study. One in four Americans fall each year, and this serious health concern could be avoided if the cause was known. Fainting and falls are a serious health concern in the aging population, ...click here to read more

For adults aged 65 and older, falls can be a significant concern, especially if they suffer from cardiovascular disease. Each year, one out of three seniors experiences a fall, and statistics show the number of deaths associated with these falls is rising. Falls among seniors are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for ...click here to read more