Category Archives: Heart Health

Just when you thought you’d filled your mug with reasons to keep drinking coffee, Australian researchers want it to overflow. A new study has found that moderate coffee drinkers live longer and have healthier hearts than those who don’t. Let’s add this to the list of other coffee benefits, as well as the pile of ...click here to read more

The early bird may get the worm – and better memory and happiness. Researchers found that older U.S. adults who get up before 7 AM and spend more time active every day show better cognition and have fewer depressive symptoms than those who get up later or are less active. Staying active throughout the day ...click here to read more

High cholesterol can be pretty dangerous for health and cut deep into longevity. It can increase the risk for heart disease and heart attacks or lead to a lifetime of medication. Medication can help to treat and manage cholesterol successfully. However, making lifestyle changes may have the biggest long-term benefit. If you can reach and ...click here to read more

Artificial sweeteners are often touted as a healthy way for people to enjoy their favorite sweet treats. But a growing body of research suggests that things aren’t always what they seem. It’s true these non-nutritive sweeteners have zero calories and can offer the sweet satisfaction of a soda without diabetes or heart disease-inducing sugar. But ...click here to read more

It’s been known for a while that high blood pressure (hypertension) is linked to a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, but new research suggests it may also be connected to significant bone aging. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022 conference, found that people with hypertension were more ...click here to read more

A rather robust study released a few years ago found that the ideal time to take blood pressure medication was in the evening, before bed. Now another large study is contradicting those findings, suggesting that when it comes to taking blood pressure drugs, timing doesn’t matter. So what gives? One theory on why blood pressure ...click here to read more

Even if you have hypertension, making some changes to your diet may help reduce your risk of heart disease. According to a recent study, adults who closely followed a DASH-style diet were less likely to experience a cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke. So, if you’re looking for ways to lower your ...click here to read more

Air pollution is a global issue that affects everyone, but a new study has found that the risks of cardiovascular disease are greater in females than in males. The study examined the impacts of breathing diesel exhaust fumes and found that females suffered more health problems than males, including an increased risk of heart disease ...click here to read more

More research shows how important physical activity is in the fight against cardiovascular disease. According to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, people older than 65 who have reduced physical function may have a greater risk of developing heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. Traditional cardiovascular disease risk faction, including ...click here to read more

Activity, activity, activity. It may be like it’s all you hear sometimes. There’s a good reason why that advice dominates: it has a lot of benefits, including lower risk for a host of chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. It can also help with mobility. It’s biggest benefit can be that it offers ...click here to read more

New research has found that people with high blood pressure who work night shifts have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. According to the Journal of the American Heart Association study, the risk is even higher among people who slept too much or too little when not working. This new research adds to ...click here to read more

If you’re like most adults, you know that regular physical activity is important for your overall health, but you may not know that it can also help reduce your risk of heart failure. A new study has found that moderate physical activity levels are associated with a lower risk of heart failure, even in those ...click here to read more

Glucose – or sugar – is your body’s preferred source of energy. When you move, your body uses up the glucose in your blood as fuel. It’s why going for a walk after a meal makes a lot of sense if you’re looking to keep blood sugar under control and avoid the spikes that can ...click here to read more

A new study from a team of researchers from UCL has found a link between heart health and brain aging. Researchers used MRI scans to estimate people’s brain age and found multiple risk factors for a prematurely aging brain. The study found that worse cardiovascular health at age 36 predicted a higher brain age later ...click here to read more