Category Archives: Heart Health

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

Every year, you celebrate a birthday. But just because your age increases by one year annually, your internal organs could be much older or younger depending on your lifestyle. In particular, your heart doesn’t simply age like you do. It can age much quicker or slower depending on your lifestyle habits. One lifestyle habit that ...click here to read more

Do you know what MINOCA stands for? If you’ve never heard of this acronym, it stands for Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries. But what does MINOCA mean for you? MINOCA is an umbrella term that refers to a type of heart attack that occurs from blocked arteries. There was a recent study on the ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has found that a sensitivity to an allergen found in red meat can lead to a build-up of plaque in the arteries, increasing patients’ risks of developing heart attacks or stroke. The sensitivity is spread by lone star tick bites, which has caused people ...click here to read more

There is a trend in the diet world of increasing your intake of protein and reducing your intake of carbohydrates. At first, this style of eating can lead to drastic weight loss, but is it safe? A new study finds that high protein diets can increase the risk of heart failure among middle-aged men. The ...click here to read more

Much of our cholesterol in the body is produced by the liver, but a good portion of it comes from our diet. To prevent high cholesterol, your doctor will advise you stick to a diet low in cholesterol. Some foods are naturally high in cholesterol and these foods are often advised against if you’re looking ...click here to read more

The University of California Davis Department of Nutrition recently published a study on the benefits of consuming mangoes. Mangoes contain mangiferin, quercetin, gallotannins, and gallic acid, which are considered polyphenols. The researchers behind this study feel that the benefits of mangoes may be derived from the polyphenols in the fruit. The researchers examined the effects ...click here to read more

Gout is a form of arthritis that affects the joints, caused by excess levels of uric acid in the bloodstream, which eventually form uric acid crystals in the joints. Previous research has linked gout to an increased risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack). Although rates of heart attack have decreased slightly in recent decades, nearly ...click here to read more