Category Archives: Heart Health

Blood pressure should drop at night as your body begins to shut down and prepare for sleep. But it might not. If it doesn’t, there could be significant consequences for brain health. Everybody’s blood pressure varies, but it’s generally higher during the day than at night. In some, however, this is not the case; they ...click here to read more

Everyone knows that following a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial for health, but new research shows just how important it can be for cholesterol. The study published in eLife shows how combining healthy lifestyle interventions can reduce heart disease through beneficial effects on different lipoproteins and associated cholesterol. The fact that following a healthy lifestyle ...click here to read more

Blood pressure guidelines seem to be in the spotlight more than ever as the number of people who suffer from high blood pressure rises. But until now, the discussion around blood pressure seemed to focus on men and women as a whole. However, a new study from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai shows that ...click here to read more

Stress is on the rise in America as people try to exist in a country that seems torn apart. The pandemic and the inequities it has further exposed, coupled with political upheaval and unrest, has many Americans feeling more stressed than usual. This can play a significant role in your mental health, but it can ...click here to read more

According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, those who regularly exercise are less likely to die from a sudden heart attack. This study adds to the mounting evidence of the benefits of leading an active lifestyle. Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, so prevention has become a ...click here to read more

If you think a low cholesterol diet is another way of saying of low taste, you’re wrong. Plain and simple. There are a lot more options than oats and tofu to help get your cholesterol in check and reduce the risk for heart disease. Why should you care about cholesterol? It plays a major role ...click here to read more

Have you ever woken up from an intense dream to the feeling that your heart is beating out of your chest? It might seem strange, but the body will react to wherever the mind takes it. Throughout the day, you can feel your heart rate fluctuate. You may notice it pick up when you’re out ...click here to read more

The steps to lower blood pressure are not in competition with one another. But if they were, you may want to bet on stretching. New research suggests that stretching may be more effective than a brisk walk for relaxing arteries, encouraging blood flow, and reducing blood pressure. Who’d have thought? Of course, if you’re going ...click here to read more

COVID-19 is dominating the headlines, but guess what? Heart disease isn’t going anywhere. In fact, a new report from the American Heart Association suggests that heart disease is likely to remain the world’s number one killer for years to come. Many of those deaths may be fueled by the pandemic. The report suggests that the ...click here to read more

A new study published in the journal Hypertension suggests that high blood pressure at night compared to daytime in older men may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from Uppsala University believe this abnormal spike in blood pressure interferes with the process during the night, which is a critical period for brain health. ...click here to read more

New research published in The BMJ shows a new correlation between a popular type of food and heart disease. Highly processed refined grains make up approximately 50% of daily caloric intake across the world. This new study has found that consumption may put people at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality. People often get ...click here to read more

Things can get confusing when it comes to drinking. You know that too much is certainly harmful, but you’re also exposed to repeated messaging that moderate intake might be good for your heart. What gives? The idea that light or moderate alcohol consumption is good for you comes largely from some observational studies that have ...click here to read more

Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy that continues into postpartum have been found to be at an increased risk of developing chronic hypertension. This new information comes from a study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) annual meeting. Blood pressure that remains elevated over time is known as chronic hypertension. This ...click here to read more

A newly released scientific statement from the American Heart Association is highlighting the relationship between mental health and heart disease. Published in the journal Circulation, the statement helps physicians summarize ways to improve psychological health for people with, and at risk for, heart disease. Previous research has demonstrated that negative psychological factors, personality traits, and ...click here to read more