Category Archives: Heart Health

The American Heart Association (AHA) is touting “balance” as the new approach to heart-healthy eating. And it’s about time. Instead of highlighting specific nutrients or foods, the new guidelines encourage people to think more broadly about overall eating habits. This approach adds for personal preference and flexibility while focusing on patterns. One of the dangers ...click here to read more

Not getting enough sleep on a regular basis may be associated with a wide variety of health problems, including heart disease. A new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology has found that healthy adults who get less than seven hours of sleep a night showed abnormal heart rate patterns. According ...click here to read more

As more studies are conducted, mounting evidence is showing a relationship between peripheral artery disease (PAD) and sleep. PAD is often caused by atherosclerosis, which is when there’s a buildup of fats and other debris from the bloodstream in the arteries. The symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) can range from mild to severe. Some ...click here to read more

Some cases of heart disease could be avoided by preventing iron deficiency, according to a new study. The research published in the ESC Heart Failure journal suggests growing evidence of a link between an iron deficiency in middle age and heart disease. Previous studies had found that patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure ...click here to read more

There are several things a person can do to lower their cholesterol. But two of the most important might be eating more fibre and foods that prompt your body to make cholesterol. If that last part took your head for a spin, let me explain. Your body produces cholesterol to help make cell membranes, hormones, ...click here to read more

The flu doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Maybe people are just used to it, or many who have had it can deal with its symptoms. But the flu is a killer. Experts warn that this year may be extraordinarily dangerous. After many people stayed indoors last flu season to protect themselves from COVID-19, re-entering ...click here to read more

According to a new study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021 annual meeting, patients who experience low blood pressure during surgery are at risk for postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium is a change in mental function that can cause confusion after surgery. It’s the most common surgical complication for older adults and it can be caused by ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that a changing menstrual cycle approaching menopause could indicate future heart health. The research, published in the journal Menopause, found that lengthening menstrual cycles prior to menopause may play a role in the risk for heart disease. Results suggested that if a woman’s cycle got longer two years before menopause, they ...click here to read more

If you haven’t heard of it, broken heart syndrome is real. And a new study suggests that cases are on the rise, particularly in middle-aged women. Although cases were up across the board, researchers found that women make up over 88 percent of cases and that women between 50 and 75 experienced broken heart syndrome ...click here to read more

Accelerated brain aging could be avoided by keeping blood pressure within optimal levels. A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that optimal blood pressure helps the brain stay at least six months younger than the actual age. The researchers are now calling for national health guidelines to be updated to reflect ...click here to read more

Physiological stressors can affect the heart in various ways. A new study from the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) found that it’s not uncommon for people to live without any knowledge of an underlying genetic heart condition until a stressor brings it to the surface. Just one external impact such as a heart attack is ...click here to read more

New research suggests that a higher intake of low-fat dairy may be beneficial for heart health. The George Institute for Global Health study has found a link between people who have high intakes of dairy fat and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Higher consumption of dairy fat was also found not to be associated ...click here to read more

Weight loss is about a lot more than a slimmer figure. It’s about overall health. Being overweight or obese is linked to several inflammatory chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Attempting to lose weight is one of the most important things you can do for your heart. One popular weight loss tool is diet ...click here to read more

Elevated hypertension in middle-aged adults may raise the risk of vascular dementia down the line. A large new study published in PNAS is the first to show how the risk of dementia can begin early in those with high blood pressure. Interestingly, the study also found that some middle-aged individuals with damage caused by hypertension ...click here to read more