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It’s hard to knock a plant-based diet… provided it’s based on fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts, instead of chips and cookies. Plant-based diets are associated with better cardiovascular and metabolic health due to a general ability to fight inflammation. But these nutrient-dense diets generally have one glaring hole: they can be very low in high-quality ...click here to read more

A new study from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found an association between high blood pressure during and after exercise and cardiovascular disease later in life. In middle-aged adults, significant markers were identified in those whose blood pressure remained high while exercising and after. These markers were indicators of a higher risk ...click here to read more

Does age come with a lot of worries? I suppose it depends on who you ask. But one thing that can be easy for everyone to overlook is balance. Maintaining good balance is a central component of healthy aging. It often becomes compromised as people advance in their years and it can have some dire ...click here to read more

Can you tell how healthy you are? Immune health is dependent on a number of factors. Sleep, fitness, diet, genetics, and more all play a role. And although you might only think about your immune system when you need it—like when you’re battling a cold—daily decisions contribute to its effect. The more you work on ...click here to read more

Getting enough exercise is important for everyone, but for those with atrial fibrillation, it could mean avoiding early mortality. A study published in the European Heart Journal has found that regular endurance training and healthy fitness levels seem to protect against serious cardiovascular events in those diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. People with atrial fibrillation have ...click here to read more

It’s nearly impossible to avoid sitting for extended periods under current stay-at-home orders. Even if you’re getting out for regular exercise, you’re almost certainly sitting more than you have in a long time. And it could be leading to neck pain. Performing mundane everyday tasks like reading, chatting on the phone, or looking at your ...click here to read more

Lowering the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure could be as simple as having a dairy-rich diet. According to a new study published online in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, consuming at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as the ...click here to read more

As more North Americans are regularly donning face masks upon leaving their homes, it may have come with a striking realization: your breath isn’t as fresh as you thought it was. It’s one thing to catch the occasional whiff of a friend or colleague with chronic halitosis, but it hits a little harder when it’s ...click here to read more

Among the older population, health care professionals are noticing an increase in depression in those who suffer from insomnia. Researchers from John Hopkins recently studied the effects of lack of sleep among seniors and found a relationship to depression and thinking problems. The study, published in the journal Sleep, looked at data from nearly 600 ...click here to read more

About 45% of Americans are infected with a silent killer. In fact, it’s not an infection at all, but rather a condition lurking within them potentially preparing to strike. High blood pressure, or hypertension, has earned the moniker the “silent killer,” largely because it is symptom-free. It develops slowly over time, all the while damaging ...click here to read more

New research has found some people with certain pre-existing diseases such as dementia may be at a higher risk for COVID-19. Experts believe that those with pre-existing conditions may need special treatments and more shielding as the world starts to slowly reopen. A research team based at the University of Exeter and the University of ...click here to read more

So, you’ve heard the knock on sugary drinks before. Well, a new study is adding on to it, showing that women who drink at least one per day have a greater risk of heart disease. But before you comfort yourself by saying you gave up soda a long a time ago, be warned: sodas aren’t ...click here to read more

Despite the advice of health officials, many politicians are preparing to ready their economies for some sort of reopening. Although it will likely bear little resemblance to the time before the pandemic, businesses will be ready to serve customers. And that may mean you’ve got to go back to work. Sure, you might be champing ...click here to read more

By now I’m guessing you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s the style of eating that’s associated with many health benefits including better cognitive function, improved heart health, and a lower risk for a host of illnesses. For the most part, it is built around fish, olive oil, leafy greens, and other high fiber and ...click here to read more