Category Archives: Heart Health

If you think that evening drink is good for your heart, you may want to rethink why you’re drinking. Let’s be straight: you do not have a glass of wine or a beer every night because you think it’s going to make your heart a little healthier. You’re having it because you like the taste ...click here to read more

A new study has found that consuming avocados may help reduce the risk of heart disease. More people are jumping on the avocado craze, and with this new information, it is for a good reason! Researchers followed approximately 110,000 men and women for over 30 years for the study. They found evidence to suggest that ...click here to read more

The incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rising globally, and new research is finding potential risk factors for this condition. A recent study published in the BMJ Open found that warmer than usual summer nights may lead to increased cardiovascular deaths in men in their early 60s. Previous research has only focused on the potential ...click here to read more

When you get older, things change. One of the changes you may notice is that your ability to focus and remember isn’t as strong as it used to be. A slight drop in thinking and memory is normal with advanced age, as processing speeds slow down a bit. A lower level of focus can make ...click here to read more

Surviving a stroke is traumatic, and for many, life looks different after such a significant event. One of the changes could be to pay closer attention to “bad” cholesterol levels. However, a new study suggests that might not be the best strategy. It’s true that “bad” LDL cholesterol levels get the most attention when it ...click here to read more

Studies show that people with diabetes are at a higher risk for developing secondary conditions, with the incidence of heart disease being among the highest. Many conditions are common in people with diabetes, but cardiovascular disease is prevalent, with most people with type 2 diabetes eventually developing it. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term to ...click here to read more

Many people experience elevated blood pressure upon standing, and new research has found that it may increase the risk for heart attack. The study published in the journal Hypertension found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure may have a higher risk of serious cardiovascular events. An estimated 40% of people globally have ...click here to read more

For many, “springing forward” can be exciting and offer a strong sense of relief. It means the sun will be shining a little longer into the evening and that summer is coming. But your body doesn’t share the same enthusiasm as your brain or emotions. Losing an hour of sleep is tough on your body ...click here to read more

With cases of high blood pressure rising globally, many are looking for ways to reduce hypertension without the use of medication. A new study from China may have found an interesting way to lower the risk of developing the condition. According to the new research, eating a balanced diet including protein from various sources may ...click here to read more

According to a new report from a Northwestern Medicine study, light exposure during nighttime sleep may harm heart health. Even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep has affected cardiovascular function and increased insulin resistance the following morning. It is known that light exposure during the daytime increases heart rate through the activation of the sympathetic ...click here to read more

New research has found clear evidence that a Nordic diet can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels even without weight loss. Previous studies pointed to the range of diseases that a Nordic diet can help prevent, but these health benefits were always associated with weight loss. A Nordic diet is a healthy diet composed of ...click here to read more

You’ve surely heard of high cholesterol, but like many Americans, you probably have no idea if you have it. High cholesterol comes with no symptoms, and most don’t learn their levels until they visit a doctor and have it looked at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 94 million adults ...click here to read more

You may be well aware that activity can build a healthy heart and reduce the risk for heart disease. But you might not know that you don’t have to run a marathon or sweat buckets giving it your all on a Peloton bike. Everyday household activities like gardening, cooking, and dishwashing all count in helping ...click here to read more

According to new research, older women who carry certain types of oral bacteria are at risk for developing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. The study found that these oral microorganisms were associated with the development of this condition in postmenopausal women and could help explain why some people’s immune systems fight against them ...click here to read more