Category Archives: Heart Health

When most people think about zinc, they usually don’t know exactly what it is or that the body requires it for essential metabolic functions. However, according to a new study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the level of zinc in the body directly affects the cardiac muscle, so much so that shortage may ...click here to read more

Graying hair is typically considered a sign of old age, and with old age comes an increased likelihood of health-related issues. While some may consider gray hair a sign of experience and wisdom, according to a new study presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference, the amount of gray hair in adult men is ...click here to read more

As a society, we are slowly becoming more and more health conscious, and that’s definitely a good thing. It’s very reassuring to see that, along with advancements in medical research and technology, we are raising public awareness about different conditions, including the importance of a healthy lifestyle. With so much information out there, people are ...click here to read more

Anyone who has had a heart attack will know that one of the most surprising medications used to reduce your risk of future heart attack is aspirin. The reasoning for this is that aspirin is great at reducing clot formation in the body, allowing blood to flow more smoothly, aiding in the reduction of stroke ...click here to read more

When it comes to our diets, we all make attempts to reduce the amount of fat we consume. We buy more natural foods and products that advertise that they’re low in fat, and this is great. Those who stick to these good habits reap the benefits, and according to a new study, a lower rate ...click here to read more

Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from the excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from the fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in between meals, but the problem arises when we take in more than we burn. Although cholesterol and fat are essential for the body, ...click here to read more

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease, resulting in the deaths of nearly 610,000 people in the U.S. alone. For decades, doctors and health professionals have advocated for exercise and eating healthier diets to help curb this statistic, but to no avail. Perhaps the type of healthy food may also ...click here to read more

There is a silent killer on the loose, and it has already claimed thousands of lives and will take more if we don’t protect ourselves. This silent killer’s weapon of choice is expanding waist lines and metabolic syndrome. Researchers across America are seeing an alarming trend: having “junk in the trunk” or “love handles” can ...click here to read more

When we talk about the effect of poor circulation on our health, we often think about the worst scenarios possible. It’s true, circulatory problems can lead to serious and even deadly consequences such as high blood pressure, varicose veins, heart disease, and diabetes. Poor circulation may cause thrombosis, a condition where blood clots form in ...click here to read more

Menopause is a natural phenomenon that occurs in all women at some point in their lives. It can happen in your 40s or 50s, with the average age of onset being 51 in the United States. This biological process comes with its fair share of annoying physical and emotional side effects, the most common of ...click here to read more

We all know that staying fit and exercising helps control our weight and prevent disease, but the benefits may also extend to brain health as well. According to a new study, the health of your heart and blood vessels when you’re younger plays a significant role in the healthy aging of the brain. The researchers ...click here to read more

As we get older, we tend to transition to a more sedentary lifestyle. We often choose to spend our free time lounging around watching TV rather than going outdoors and being active. This choice may not only affect our immediate health but also affect our ability to recover from the detrimental outcomes that unhealthy lifestyles ...click here to read more

Our planet is becoming increasingly urbanized and industrialized, to the extent that it’s hard to imagine that there are still places in the world where people lead a hunter-gatherer lifestyle. But those people do exist. Have you ever heard about the Tsimane tribe? An ancient Amazonian people residing in lowland Bolivia, the Tsimanes live a ...click here to read more

Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. While treatments do exist for the prevention of further heart damage, there comes a point where the only option left is for the cardiovascular disease patient to receive a heart transplant. However, these vital organs don’t simply grow on trees, and ...click here to read more