Category Archives: Heart Health

We all know that having high cholesterol is bad. It can have a serious impact on the heart. However, cholesterol isn’t just the heart’s problem. In fact, high cholesterol can affect your health in many ways, which is why it’s important to ensure that your LDL levels (bad cholesterol) are in check. Our body actually requires ...click here to read more

The risk of developing memory problems and cognitive dysfunction increases as we age. As some would say, this is a natural part of life. This decline in mental health should be taken seriously, however, as it can lead to lowered adherence to prescribed medication. Taking prescribed medications exactly as they’re intended to be taken is ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation is a frequent irregular heartbeat that can eventually lead to the formation of blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac concerns. Atrial fibrillation is estimated to affect between 1.5 and two percent of the adult population, although the risk doubles in men between the ages of 75 and 79. Age is the ...click here to read more

One risk factor for heart disease is having a family history of it. Normally, when a health problem runs in the family, it’s hard to change, even with other lifestyle habits. But researchers have found that there is something you can do that is effective at reducing your risk of heart disease, even if it ...click here to read more

If you watch the news or read the paper on the daily, then you know there’s a lot of negativity in the world. It’s easy to let this negativity get the best of us and bring us down. But pushing through this negativity and maintaining a positive mental state and outlook can go a long ...click here to read more

Coffee is a widely consumed beverage, and several studies have explored its health benefits like supporting liver health. But can coffee help unclog arteries? When your arteries become clogged as a result of cholesterol, it can be dangerous for your heart. Not only does your heart have to work harder to circulate blood, but in ...click here to read more

We all know that between HDL and LDL cholesterol, you want more HDL because it’s considered the good type of cholesterol. But even too much good cholesterol can be bad. New research has found that HDL cholesterol could contribute to infectious diseases like pneumonia and gastroenteritis. Professor and chief physician Børge Nordestgaard explained, “Surprisingly, we ...click here to read more

It is common for people to mistake panic attacks for heart attacks. Here we’ll take a look at the differences between the two. The fact is, panic attacks and heart attacks do have some similarities in terms of symptoms, including chest pain. But they otherwise are two distinct medical reactions. Before we look at the ...click here to read more

When it comes to treating high blood pressure — hypertension — there are many options available to you. You can go the natural route, which includes de-stressing, eating well, and exercising. You can go the medical route of popping a pill. Or you can combine aspects of both roads to get to your healthier destination. ...click here to read more

Proteinuria (abnormal proteins in the urine) is a common side effect of stroke, but there is little known about the connection between proteinuria and patients who also suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) following a stroke. Previous studies have hypothesized a 50–92 percent increased risk of stroke with the presence of proteinuria in hypertension patients. ...click here to read more

With temperatures on the rise and the grass looking greener, it’s the perfect time of year to head outdoors. Not only to see spring in bloom but to protect your heart and mind. It is well documented that walking is a beneficial exercise when it comes to heart health and maintaining memory. Some studies have ...click here to read more

There are many different things you can do to reduce your risk of a heart attack, such as not smoking, exercising, eating well, losing weight, getting enough sleep, and managing underlying health conditions. But did you ever think to change your state of mind to improve your heart health? If you’re the type of person ...click here to read more

There are many factors that come into play when considering high cholesterol and blood pressure. For example, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, being overweight, smoking, alcohol consumption, and family history. What you may not expect is that the type of job you do can contribute to high blood pressure and cholesterol too, particularly if ...click here to read more

A new study recently published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that stretching regularly can have health benefits in elderly patients. According to the research, although the benefits of regular stretching are widely known, the number of elderly people who participate in this wellness activity is far below what one would hope. Specifically, those with ...click here to read more