Category Archives: Heart Health

When it comes to heart health, saturated fat is often ill-advised. This is because saturated fat contributes to artery plaque build-up and cholesterol, which leads to clogged arteries and ups the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. But not all saturated fat is equal. Saturated fat in our diet typically comes from consuming ...click here to read more

There is a tendon that stretches from your heel to your calf known as the Achilles tendon. It allows the foot to flex, which enables standing, running, walking, and virtually all movements. Although the Achilles tendon plays a significant role in our movements, it may also indicate our heart attack risk. Researchers have found that ...click here to read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is a time of love and romance. Everywhere you look, you see the color red, hearts, chocolate, flowers, and all sorts of stuffed animals to spark the romance. Although performing romantic gestures for the ones we love can make us feel good, new research suggests simply thinking ...click here to read more

Your risk of heart disease is higher if you smoke, are overweight, don’t sleep well, eat an unhealthy diet, have a family history of heart disease, are older, have high blood pressure or cholesterol, or are a type 2 diabetic. But one risk factor that often isn’t discussed is how much money you make. Research ...click here to read more

Blood sugar in prediabetes patients should be monitored to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Lead author of the study Michael P. Bancks explained, “We know that having diabetes increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, so in our study, we wanted to determine what the absolute risk or probability of developing heart disease ...click here to read more

The keto diet – short for ketogenic – has increased in popularity with its promise to aid in dramatic weight loss. The keto diet involves consuming high-fat and low-carb foods. Carbohydrates are often a source of energy for the body, so by removing them from the diet, the body uses fat as energy. This contributes ...click here to read more

The Mediterranean diet improves cardiovascular health by lowering systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness. It consists of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, olive oil and nuts, fish or lean meat, and minimal consumption of sugary foods. Many studies have come out revealing the benefits of the Mediterranean diet on brain and heart ...click here to read more

Heart health in type 2 diabetics can be improved with physical activity. Blood sugar levels can be better managed with exercise, improving heart health. The European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) is now recommending that exercise and physical activity be prescribed to type 2 diabetics as a means of improving their heart health. EAPC published ...click here to read more

The holidays were weeks ago, but your body may still be feeling the effects of overeating and poor food choices. The latest research findings suggest that poor holiday eating habits can trigger a cholesterol spike of 20 percent compared to cholesterol levels in the summer months. Author Dr. Anne Langsted explained, “Our study shows strong ...click here to read more

Recent study findings uncover that for heart failure patients, limited alcohol consumption is deemed safe. It’s associated with survival benefit versus long-term abstinence. The study looked at a prospective cohort study involving 5,888 community-dwelling adults over the age of 65. Of the group, 393 individuals were diagnosed with heart failure during the nine-year follow-up period. ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered that continuous exposure to indoor secondhand smoke is linked with a higher risk of heart arrhythmias. This is because exposure to secondhand smoke causes changes to the heart’s electrical activity. The study was conducted in mice, and researchers uncovered that secondhand smoke exposure alters cells that regulate how the ...click here to read more

Consuming high fiber foods is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The study looked at observational studies over the last 40 years and found that health benefits were closely associated with consuming between 25 to 29 grams or more of dietary fiber daily. The consumption of high fiber foods was ...click here to read more

Hypertension – high blood pressure – is often described as a silent killer because it doesn’t trigger many symptoms. The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is simply measuring it either with a cuff device or wrist machine. These machines measure systolic and diastolic blood pressure. There is one symptom which ...click here to read more

What Are Elevated Heart Enzymes? If your doctor told you that you have elevated heart enzymes, you might be wondering what that means. Heart enzymes are often measured if your doctor suspects heart damage, such as the kind that occurs after a heart attack. When the heart becomes damaged, proteins become released in the blood ...click here to read more