Category Archives: Heart Health

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a very serious condition that can affect all areas of the body including the heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys. The problem is that high blood pressure often goes symptomless until a more serious condition arises. That’s why it’s important to not only check your blood pressure regularly, but also adhere ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever wanted insight into your heart disease risk, you can now figure it out using a simple online test developed by scientists. The calculator assesses for socio-demographic factors such as ethnicity, sense of belonging, education, health status, and lifestyle behaviors. This is what makes this calculator far more effective at assessing heart disease ...click here to read more

It’s often emphasized that the more HDL cholesterol – good cholesterol – you have, the healthier you are. But for some people, this may not be the case. A new study has found that postmenopausal women with high HDL cholesterol may actually be at risk of detrimental health conditions. HDL is responsible for carrying away ...click here to read more

A new study has found that physical activity can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in obese adults. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, one that is more rapid than normal. It’s the most common form of heart fibrillation. The condition can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac complications. It’s ...click here to read more

The weather this summer has been hotter than ever, and with the heat comes unexpected health risks. For those suffering from diabetes, the main concern is acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) as it’s the leading cause of death in people with diabetes. New research has found that when temperatures rise, there’s an increase in the ...click here to read more

A new study has found that frequent sauna users may have a reduced risk of heart and lung disease than those who rarely find themselves using a sauna. Studies on the health benefits of using saunas have previously been mixed, but the researchers behind the current study chalk this up to a lack of long-term ...click here to read more

Successful aging has been defined in many different ways by researchers, but many can agree that it comprises more than just good health. The most accepted definition includes not suffering from chronic diseases or physical disabilities and having optimal social engagement and mental health. Some researchers believe that classifying successful aging in this multi-dimensional way ...click here to read more

More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be healthier than traditional cigarettes, but even e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. Furthermore, e-cigarettes come in a wide variety ...click here to read more

Right bundle branch block or RBBB is a heart-related issue that normally doesn’t cause any symptoms unless you have some other type of underlying heart problem. While it’s rare in healthy young individuals, it does occur in older people. Just exactly what is right bundle branch block? In simple terms, RBBB is a blockage of ...click here to read more

The most common treatment for type 2 diabetes is metformin, which is prescribed to regulate insulin levels. But researchers now suggest that metformin may have another use, that being a potential for anti-aging. The researchers found that metformin slows down the “burn rate” of living cells, which in turn increases longevity. Metformin is very cheap ...click here to read more

Many Americans take an aspirin a day as instructed by their doctors to reduce their risk of a cardiac-related event from occurring. These patients often have other risk factors, which increase their risk of a cardiac event, so a daily aspirin has been found to reduce this risk. New research, though, suggests that a baby ...click here to read more

Many people have a fear of scuba diving because of what they could encounter under the water. New research may give you another reason to be afraid, though, because the results of a recent study show that scuba divers over the age of 65 are at risk of having a heart attack under water, especially ...click here to read more

A new study has found that feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when you stand up may mean you are at a higher risk of developing dementia. The cause of the sensation is a condition called orthostatic hypotension, which means a sudden drop in blood pressure. “Orthostatic hypotension has been linked to heart disease, fainting and ...click here to read more

When it comes to cooking oils, some are far better than others, especially when it comes to impacting your cholesterol levels. Some of the best oils you can use include olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, avocado, walnut, sesame, and grapeseed oil. These oils are low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated ...click here to read more