Category Archives: Heart Health

After a heart attack, the last thing you are probably thinking of is hitting the gym or exercising in general, but you really should. There is strong evidence to suggest that engaging in regular aerobic activity post-heart attack can help reduce the risk of death. Many believe that exercising after a heart attack would be ...click here to read more

If you want to reduce your risk of heart disease, then pay close attention to where you live. Research findings suggest that living in areas with plenty of green space reduces your risk of developing heart disease. Researchers from the University of Louisville looked at the impact of green space in neighborhoods on the risk ...click here to read more

Although many of us know what to do in order to reduce our risk of heart disease, many of us still aren’t incorporating the lifestyle changes into our daily routines. This is why heart disease continues to be the number one killer in America. New research findings suggest that there may be a simple way ...click here to read more

Tooth loss may seem like a normal part of aging, but it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. Recent study findings looking at postmenopausal women found that women who experience tooth loss are at a higher risk of developing hypertension (high blood pressure). There have been several studies that have looked at ...click here to read more

A metabolic syndrome diet can make a difference for those who have one or more of the characteristics of metabolic syndrome. In fact, research suggests that dynamic lifestyle adjustments can delay or prevent the development of life-altering health issues if you have metabolic syndrome or any of its components. Metabolic syndrome is actually a cluster ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that if you want to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke, it only takes an hour or less of weightlifting a week. The study looked at over 12,600 adults for over a decade. The researchers found that small amounts of resistance exercise weekly was associated with a 40 to ...click here to read more

When it comes to medicine and treatment, most recommendations often take a look at the masses and offer suggestions. But the newest cholesterol guidelines that have been released take on a more personal approach, which may provide greater success for treatment. The new guidelines were released by the American Heart Association (AHA) and focus on ...click here to read more

We have all heard the warnings about consuming too much salt in our regular diet and its potentially harmful effects on our heart health. When diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), the first thing we are advised to do is cut salt from our diet and make healthier choices. Salt is made up of 40 ...click here to read more

Psoriasis is a skin condition that has more recently become well-known to the public due to certain celebrities and public figures speaking out about it, including Kim Kardashian. It causes rashes and patches of dry, scaly skin on the body. The causes of the condition still remain mostly a mystery, but scientists hypothesize that it ...click here to read more

Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages worldwide. Annually, around 19 billion pounds of coffee are consumed around the world. Whether you are an avid coffee drinker or just enjoy the occasional cup, you may be wondering if it’s a healthy beverage or not. There have been several studies linking coffee with health ...click here to read more

Did you know that there is a higher risk of heart attack during the winter? There are many factors that occur during the winter months, particularly now leading up to the New Year, that put your heart at risk. It’s important that you recognize these risk factors so that you can work to reduce your ...click here to read more

A connection we might never make on our own is between our dental health and our heart health, but research suggests that these two or more intertwined than we might think. Recent studies have found that periodontal disease, often characterized by swollen and bleeding gums, and the loss of teeth as an adult are related ...click here to read more

Often when we discuss cholesterol, the conversation is centered around HDL and LDL cholesterol (good vs. bad). But by focusing on only these two types of cholesterol, we are missing pieces of our health puzzle. Triglycerides are another type of fat in the blood that can either be used as energy or stored as fat ...click here to read more

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have conducted studies to determine a possible link between liver and heart health. Liver disease is slowly becoming a common ailment in America, with the most common cause being a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD is caused by a fat build-up in and around the liver, which causes damage to ...click here to read more