Category Archives: Heart Health

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

There are many well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and most medical practitioners say that the best way to reduce your risk of developing the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle overall. New research suggests that there may be another risk factor, though, one that is harder to avoid than fast food restaurants. The ...click here to read more

A new study has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring have a link to cardiovascular disease that affects women earlier in life than men. Obstructive sleep apnea is a surprisingly common sleep disorder, causing a person to temporarily stop breathing while they are asleep. It is known to increase a person’s risk for ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is a serious threat to your heart and arteries, but did you know it can also harm your lungs? Because blood flows throughout the entire body, and all your organs require adequate blood, having high blood pressure can have detrimental effects on other areas of the body and health. There is another ...click here to read more

The Achilles tendon is the longest and strongest tendon in the body. It connects the heel bone to the calf muscle. New research has identified that this tendon can be used as a predictor for the severity of coronary artery disease in patients with the condition. It can also help to predict their likelihood of ...click here to read more

Men suffering from low testosterone may be advised to undergo testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). However, there has been a long-held belief that testosterone replacement therapy may increase cardiovascular risk. The latest research findings suggest TRT does not increase cardiovascular risk and is generally safe to undergo. The recent study comes from Italy, where researchers conducted ...click here to read more

The Tsimane (pronounced chee-may-nay) population live in Bolivia and are considered to have the healthiest hearts in the world. This group of people has very little interaction with modern society. Studies have suggested that these people have a near non-existent risk for heart disease. Professor of anthropology Michael Gurven explained, “The Tsimane have the healthiest ...click here to read more

It is often said that diet plays a crucial role in cholesterol levels. The latest research findings have uncovered a specific type of oil that, when added to a high-fat diet, can actually improve cholesterol levels. The paper that was published in Nutrition Research suggests that cottonseed oil can offer up benefits to cholesterol. Olive ...click here to read more