Category Archives: Heart Health

Low levels of LDL-C in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are associated with cardiovascular disease risk. LDL-C refers to low-density lipoprotein concentrations. The researchers found that RA patients with low circulating LDL-C had higher arterial calcium scores. For the study, the researchers compiled data from four cohort studies to analyze levels of coronary arterial calcium scores ...click here to read more

It has long been known that heart failure patients tend to have higher rates of depression and thinking problems, but it hasn’t been clear as to why this link exists. The latest research findings now shed some light on this association. The latest study looked at how the body’s clock regulates cognition in mice and ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that Kalamata olives from Greece may help reduce bad cholesterol and help improve overall health. The study looked at participants aged 22 to 65 from the 401 Military Hospital in Athens. One of the significant findings of the study included that Kalamata olives helped reduced LDL cholesterol along with improving ...click here to read more

Lipids may lead to the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The findings could help to develop possible new treatments for abdominal aortic aneurysms, which is a life threating condition. The researchers discovered that the lipids – known as eoxPL – promote the development of abdominal aortic aneurysms, which cause the aorta to become inflamed ...click here to read more

A recent study suggests that nighttime trips to the bathroom to urinate may be a sign of high blood pressure. Study author Dr. Satoshi Konno explained, “Our study indicates that if you need to urinate in the night—called nocturia—you may have elevated blood pressure and/or excess fluid in your body. If you continue to have ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that consuming beetroot juice may combat high blood pressure resulting from a high salt diet. The current study was conducted on animals but shed light on a possible prevention method for humans. A diet high in sodium is associated with hypertension – high blood pressure – and it is often ...click here to read more

We’ve known that there was a link between heart disease and depression, but the exact mechanisms that linked the two conditions are unknown. The latest research findings suggest that stress-induced inflammation may be the missing link. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and depression is the leading cause of disability. Numerous studies ...click here to read more

The latest research findings suggest that men with naturally occurring high testosterone levels have worsened heart outcomes. High testosterone levels are associated with a higher risk of stroke, heart failure, and blood clots. The risk for a cardiovascular event was increased eightfold in men genetically predisposed to higher testosterone levels. Although the study looked at ...click here to read more

Consumption of small amounts of red and processed meats is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. Lead author of the study Saeed Mastour Alshahrani explained, “A question about the effect of lower levels of intakes compared to no-meat eating remained unanswered. We wanted to take a closer look at the association of ...click here to read more

Statins are a class of medications that help reduce cholesterol levels. Although they are effective at better controlling cholesterol, many patients don’t take them. A new study found only six percent of patients took statins as prescribed by their doctor. This prompted researchers to investigate why patients aren’t taking these lifesaving medications. The study included ...click here to read more

Many of us don’t consider walking as exercise because it’s a movement we do regularly to get from point A to point B. Regardless of the distance or intensity, walking is still a great and easy way to improve your health. If you’re into the fitness tracking world, you may have heard that getting 10,000 ...click here to read more

Research suggests that a good night’s sleep helps to keep your arteries healthy. The latest evidence suggests that sleep can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries. When arteries become stiff, it increases the risk of a cardiovascular event. The researchers studied the development of atherosclerosis in mice. They found that sleep-deprived ...click here to read more

The latest research findings uncovered that reducing blood pressure among seniors helps reduce the accumulation of brain lesions. These benefits were seen among seniors who took medications to keep their 24-hour systolic blood pressure at 130 mm Hg as opposed to those who kept it at 145 mm Hg. A reduction of brain lesions was ...click here to read more

Consumption of eggs and dietary cholesterol is associated with heart disease risk. The study combined data from six previous studies and found a six percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease when daily egg consumption increased to half an egg. Study coauthor Norrina Allen explained, “The take-home message is that individuals who consume higher levels of ...click here to read more