Category Archives: Heart Health

Recent research published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics has revealed that long-term testosterone therapy (TTh) for males who have hypogonadism (or testosterone deficiency) may also help prevent cardiovascular (CV) disease. Testosterone (T) is the main male sex hormone and is responsible for the development of male reproductive tissues—it also encourages muscle, bone, ...click here to read more

February is American Heart Month, so what better time to learn some tips for keeping that vital organ healthy? Your heart is responsible for pumping blood and oxygen throughout your body and keeping everything running smoothly, so taking care of it is essential to living a long and healthy life. Below are some simple tips ...click here to read more

New research from Queen Mary University of London has found that a high-fat diet and obesity may lead to the activation of the immune system and increase your risk of developing heart disease. While earlier studies have found that obesity can raise blood pressure and cholesterol—increasing a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease—these new findings show ...click here to read more

A deficiency of the anti-aging hormone klotho has been found in patients with diabetes who are also suffering from early stage kidney disease—a discovery that may lead to the development of new treatments. This hormone has previously been linked to the protection of the vascular system and has been found to help prevent abnormal symptoms ...click here to read more

Heavy snowfalls have been linked to an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to cardiac events, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increase in heart attacks or myocardial infarctions were seen predominantly in men and are believed to be associated with the need to shovel after a winter storm. ...click here to read more

When it comes to protecting your heart, you know the drill: Eat well, don’t smoke, reduce stress, exercise, mind your alcohol, and manage other conditions like blood pressure and cholesterol. High blood pressure and cholesterol are large contributing factors associated with heart disease and heart attack, so taking these two under control should be a ...click here to read more

One-quarter of all Americans who have a heart attack go on to experience heart failure, and researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered a new clue as to why. After a heart attack, your immune system may elicit a long-term damage response that results in the heart muscle becoming stiff, fibrous, and scar-like. Researchers ...click here to read more

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We know it – but we may not know why. Research suggests that people who don’t skip breakfast tend to weigh less than those who do. Breakfast is particularly important for diabetes prevention and management. The latest studies on breakfast and health have uncovered that eating ...click here to read more

Time and again you’re told that cholesterol is bad for you because it increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. But while there is no doubt about the harmful effects of cholesterol, it seems that this health enemy can also be a friend. In fact, our body needs cholesterol to function – in particular, ...click here to read more

February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to brush up on your heart health knowledge. Check out some of Bel Marra Health’s latest articles that provide information on enlarged hearts, the risk of heart attack, how sleep effects the heart, as well as cholesterol ratios and why they’re important. Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly): ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Texas Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation has found an easier and less invasive method for measuring oxygen consumption in the legs of heart failure patients, providing insight into the different forms of heart failure. While traditional methods of measuring the blood flow and oxygen extraction and ...click here to read more

Experiencing chest pain while running may concern you and negatively affect your fitness routine, and while it may not be related to your heart, it is important to learn what is causing this pain so you can prevent it. Make sure to check with your doctor if you experience any chest pain, as it may ...click here to read more

Is it possible to reverse heart disease? Well, we know that regular exercise, stress reduction, watching your weight, and eating a healthy diet can definitely slow down heart disease progression, but can it be reversed altogether? Unfortunately, it cannot, though some damage can be undone through a healthy lifestyle. Eating a certain diet and embarking ...click here to read more

Nearly a quarter of the 700,000 Americans who suffer a heart attack annually go on to develop heart failure, but it has long been unclear how one cardiac even contributes to another. This prompted researchers at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania to investigate further, and they managed to uncover some important ...click here to read more