Search Results for: smoking

Even if you have hypertension, making some changes to your diet may help reduce your risk of heart disease. According to a recent study, adults who closely followed a DASH-style diet were less likely to experience a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. So, if you’re looking for ways to lower your ...click here to read more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is literally taking the breath away from millions of Americans – and not in a good way. A group of diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, COPD is traditionally more apparent and severe in men. However, new data shows that women are beginning to experience more severe symptoms, ...click here to read more

More research shows how important physical activity is in the fight against cardiovascular disease. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, people older than 65 who have reduced physical function may have a greater risk of developing heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Traditional cardiovascular disease risk faction, including ...click here to read more

If you’re like most adults, you know that regular physical activity is important for your overall health, but you may not know that it can also help reduce your risk of heart failure. A new study has found that moderate physical activity levels are associated with a lower risk of heart failure, even in those ...click here to read more

Recent studies have shown that vegetarian women are at a higher risk of hip fracture than those who consume meat. While the health benefits of a vegetarian diet are plentiful, this recent discovery is something to keep in mind if you are considering a vegetarian lifestyle. Be sure to talk with your doctor about ways ...click here to read more

So you’ve probably heard of “clogged” arteries and how they can boost your risk for a heart attack or stroke.] But how do you get them? And can you unclog them? Some people can visualize a clogged artery whenever they see a cheeseburger and French fries. For a long time, high fat and cholesterol foods ...click here to read more

Genetics can certainly play a role in a man’s risk for prostate illness, but a new study suggests that much of that harm can be limited by a healthy lifestyle. Researchers found that a man’s story is not written out for him by his family history and that he has the power to reduce the ...click here to read more

You may have heard of Life’s Simple 7 to improve heart health. Well, now it’s called Life’s Essential 8, and sleep has been added to the list. Since 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) has outlined seven modifiable lifestyle factors – maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, being physically active, eating a healthy diet, and ...click here to read more

Stress caused by traumatic events, job strain, relationships, discrimination, or everyday stressors likely accelerates the aging of the immune system. At least, that is the finding from a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The accelerated immune aging may increase the risk for a host of chronic conditions ...click here to read more

Many factors can increase your chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke. While some of these risks are unavoidable, others can be mitigated by making simple changes to your lifestyle. One risk factor that is often overlooked is our environment. A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE recently posted findings on ...click here to read more

Graceful aging is a beautiful thing, however, there are certain age-related changes that many wish they could slow down. One of them is the changes that happen to the face. Age brings gifts like greater wisdom, experience, and accomplishments, but the changes that affect outward appearance are often the primary focus, mainly when it changes ...click here to read more

Typically, when we think of things that are bad for the heart, we think about things like smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough exercise. But many people don’t realize that exposure to high heat levels can also harm the heart. In fact, studies have shown that exposure to excessive heat in older adults ...click here to read more

You’re probably familiar with COPD, but did you know that poor sleep is associated with a significantly increased risk of serious flare-ups? A recent study found that people who sleep poorly are at a 25% to 95% higher risk of developing sudden breathing problems than people who get good quality sleep. These findings suggest that ...click here to read more

Despite previous claims, new research suggests that diet doesn’t play a role in easing symptoms or progression of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A healthy diet has been found to bring many health benefits, but researchers say that the impact on rheumatoid and musculoskeletal diseases is minimal. Cardiovascular and mental health may be influenced by diet, ...click here to read more