Category Archives: Heart Health

A build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become clogged. When this occurs, there is a much higher risk for a cardiovascular event to occur. But often times, a person may live with clogged arteries without any signs or symptoms until something more serious occurs. Your body will reveal very subtle signs that your ...click here to read more

A new study has found that drinking a cup or more of tea per day may be beneficial for heart health as you age. Past research has connected tea drinking with a decrease in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol in the arteries, resulting in a lower risk of heart disease or stroke. Until recently, ...click here to read more

A study has found that having symptoms of erectile dysfunction could be an early sign of impending heart disease. Common risk factors for heart disease among men include smoking, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and being overweight. These are the same risk factors of erectile dysfunction that shed light on the condition. If a man is suffering ...click here to read more

Diet plays a big role in our blood pressure levels. It has the ability to make it skyrocket or bring it down to normal levels. It could make your doctor suspect you’re on the path to hypertension, or even cause them to diagnose you with high blood pressure. A doctor’s first recommendation is to change ...click here to read more

Left bundle branch block or LBBB is essentially a blockage of electrical impulses to the heart’s left ventricle, which is the lower-left part of the heart. Knowing how the heart works is the first step to understanding the underlying causes of LBBB and how to go about treating it. The best way to explain left ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that the simplest way to add years to your life is by picking up the pace when you walk. The study found that a walking pace of three to 4.3 miles per hour reduced the risk of early death by 20 percent over the course of 15 years. The researcher’s main ...click here to read more

Many Americans take a multivitamin to ensure they obtain the recommended dosages of many different vitamins. The theory is that by taking a multivitamin, you can support good health because you’re taking in several different vitamins all at once. Unfortunately, you may want to reconsider picking up another bottle of multivitamins once you’re done your ...click here to read more

A new study from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found a significant link between sleep quality and cardiovascular health. The researchers report that even mild sleep disturbances, such as waking up throughout the night or having trouble falling asleep, can be related to increased blood pressure levels. This is a troublesome finding because ...click here to read more

Heart disease cases continue to grow, even though there is much evidence to support that living a healthy lifestyle may reduce your risk of heart disease. One measure that is often recommended to moderate heart disease and reduce stroke risk is taking an aspirin a day, alongside statins and blood-regulating medications. New research findings from ...click here to read more

A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find this association exists outside of the effects of sleep apnea. Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregular heartbeat. It can result in symptoms that reduce the quality of life in ...click here to read more

As the temperature rises, so does our craving for ice cream. Although this frozen treat is delicious and refreshing, it could cause problems if you already have high cholesterol. This is because ice cream contains fat, and although fat is necessary for a healthy diet, too much of it can wreak havoc on your cholesterol ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Nottingham and King’s College London recently published a new study that found a relationship between bacteria in the gut and cardiovascular disease. This is not an unprecedented finding, as more evidence is being released connecting the gut microbiome to health conditions. This includes metabolic and immune disorders, diabetes, obesity, and ...click here to read more

You’ve heard of a heart attack and you probably have a good understanding of what that is. You may have even heard of cardiac arrest. You know that these two events are serious and should be avoided as best as possible. Although both events affect the heart, they are quite different. So, let us help ...click here to read more

In the past, research has shown no association between lowering blood pressure and a reduced risk or effect of dementia. There is evidence, though, to show that hypertension in middle age can increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. However, there are some unanswered questions. One of these is exactly what is classified ...click here to read more