Category Archives: Heart Health

If you want to cast a line for better heart health, try eating more fish. In 2018, The American Heart Association (AHA) doubled down on its recommendation to eat fatty fish. Eating just two small servings of fish per week could shore up some significant rewards. In Circulation (the AHA’s official journal), researchers from Harvard ...click here to read more

Approximately one billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure. The health problem affecting 30–45% of the population is continuously being monitored and studied. New research is now focusing on how wealth can affect those who suffer from high blood pressure. A new study presented at the 84th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Japanese Circulation Society ...click here to read more

Hopefully, you’re not stressing over the coffee controversy. Some say it’s good for you—others say coffee is unhealthy. Science generally says it’s nothing to worry about. Just don’t count on it to save your life. Caffeinated coffee, in particular, causes some people concern. Caffeine, known for its stimulating and energizing effects, can present danger in ...click here to read more

For people with high blood pressure, getting plenty of exercise is extremely important. However, some people feel that if they live in an area with high air pollution, they should not exercise outdoors as it may do more harm than good. According to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, people who ...click here to read more

If you have high cholesterol, you should avoid foods with saturated fat, right? It seems like a pretty simple concept. Not so fast. What has been a general recommendation for years continues to come under scrutiny as a potential falsehood. Recent research is contributing to the growing evidence that dietary saturated fat may not pose ...click here to read more

Having a healthy blood pressure means a lot of things. Most importantly, it means your heart doesn’t have to work too hard to keep you alive. But how are you supposed to know what your blood pressure is and how it works? Without a measurement, you really have no idea what a healthy blood pressure ...click here to read more

The association between diabetes, risk of heart disease, and death have been the focus of interest in recent years for many researchers. However, the results of many studies and even the terms used, such as “prediabetes,” remain controversial. A new review published in The BMJ Today is gaining attention, however, as it has found that ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular health is a concern for those who are homeless. According to a new study cited in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, people who are homeless may experience 60–70% higher rates of cardiovascular events. The study reviewed current research about how housing stability, safety, affordability, lack of access to high-quality ...click here to read more

Research shows that people who practice regular meditation have better cardiovascular health compared to those who don’t take time to meditate. In a data analysis by Veterans Affairs, researchers were able to show evidence for what many experts believe about meditation. Meditation may be of benefit for cardiovascular risk reduction. Previous research has suggested that ...click here to read more

There aren’t a lot of people who’ve gone entirely unaffected by the pandemic. Although some of us had to endure more than others, it’s been a major stressor for people around the world. Now, a new study is showing it could be leading to increases in “broken heart syndrome.” It feels like a heart attack, ...click here to read more

New research has found that women who take beta-blockers for hypertension are at a higher risk for heart failure. The study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension showed that women who were taking beta-blockers and had no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5% higher risk for heart failure than ...click here to read more

No one is going to deny that grapefruits are healthy. These tropical citrus fruits are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients, and are associated with healthier hearts, immune systems, and more. But are they safe for everybody in every form? If you’ve been looking to adopt a more heart-healthy diet, grapefruit may be near the ...click here to read more

So much attention gets paid to how long you should sleep. Rarely, however, do we examine the importance of sleep quality. But the truth is if you’re sleeping seven hours a day, or even feel like you are but aren’t, you could be at risk for health trouble. Quality sleep is what you want. Your ...click here to read more

Red meat remains controversial. For a long time, it was viewed as a significant source of saturated fat that contributes to high cholesterol. Identified as a potential threat to heart health, it came under fire from several health experts. Opinions have changed more recently. Growing data indicates red meat derived cholesterol is neutral in the ...click here to read more