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Self-isolation and social distancing can mean a lot of sitting. It may also mean you’re hovering over your tablet or smartphone trying to stay entertained, connected, or abreast of the evolving news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But all that sitting and hovering can pull your posture out of whack. Before long, you might notice back ...click here to read more

Scientists have always stressed the importance of sleep habits, but a new study shows the link between bedtime and cardiovascular health. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame studied the correlation between changing bedtime and resting heart rate (RHR) and found a significant difference. Even with all the information about the importance of healthy sleep ...click here to read more

Ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets have been the rage for quite some time. But they might help you do more than just lose weight. According to some new research, cutting carbs might slow, or prevent, brain aging. Your brain requires about 20% of your body’s total energy stores to function properly. The energy comes from two ...click here to read more

Tofu and other plant-based foods may be the new heart rescue protocol, according to research published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Foods such as tofu that contain higher amounts of isoflavones have been found to moderately lower the risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and post-menopausal women not taking ...click here to read more

Inactivity might be one of the single biggest modifiable factors to boost testosterone. Of course, that might not be easy if you’re self-isolating due to coronavirus. COVID-19 is a major challenge for health, and living conditions during these strange times can put a dent in your testosterone levels. A lot of sitting, eating poorly, and ...click here to read more

If the goal is heart health, blood sugar control, or management for seemingly countless conditions, what’s the universal answer? Say it with me: Eat more plant-based foods. But does a plant-based diet necessarily mean you’re going to experience a drop in blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and improve your heart health? Not exactly, says a ...click here to read more

Those with high blood pressure may want to up their step count, as new research shows how important walking is in the prevention of hypertension. The study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology is one of the first to use commercially available wearable devices to ...click here to read more

If you’re used to hitting the gym a few times per week for a workout, you might be feeling a little cooped up. Even worse, you might be starting to feel weak. For the last two weeks most, people have stayed away from the gym—whether from their reservations about working out during the coronavirus outbreak ...click here to read more

For those who have survived a heart attack, new research shows mental stress could be a trigger for another heart attack. Research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology found that mental stress, in addition to physical stress, is what physicians should be addressing in heart ...click here to read more

If you’re not walking much because of joint pain in your hips and knees, it’s high-time for a change. A new study is showing that many people who suffer from osteoarthritis are not walking as far each day as they felt they could, and that could translate to a higher risk of premature death. Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more

Eat more whole grains is one of the most common pieces of nutritional advice. Whole grains are high in fiber and other nutrients that are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and more. But do you know how to buy a whole grain item? Does “multigrain” mean whole grain? And ...click here to read more

If you’re undergoing hormone reduction therapy to treat your prostate, a new study is showing exercise can aid recovery and limit side effects. Androgen suppression therapy, or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), is a common treatment used to limit androgen production and stymie the spread of compromised prostate cells. But the treatment comes along with a ...click here to read more

Often overlooked, a person’s financial and social status, known as social determinants of health, can offer valuable information about their risk of cardiovascular disease. New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology has found evidence that these social determinants can play a role in a ...click here to read more

Although it’s one of the top pieces of advice from sleep specialists, sticking to a sleep schedule is a lot easier said than done. For example, we’re one week into daylight savings time and I, for one, am simply not ready for sleep at my “bedtime.” And honestly, the last thing I want to do ...click here to read more