Category Archives: Heart Health

Winter weather isn’t always inviting. Sure, a select few get excited when the snow falls, and they can hit the slopes, but skiing isn’t always the most accessible or inviting sport. Call me crazy, but barrelling down a tree-lined hill isn’t yanking me from the safety of my home. But other activities will. It’s important ...click here to read more

A new type of immune cell priming called trained immunity is helping researchers better understand heart health. Vascular events often begin with atherosclerosis, a condition in which fatty deposits and inflammation cause arteries to stiffen and narrow. Patients with atherosclerosis have fatty deposits or plaque that can build up over many years. When these deposits ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

Taking 10,000 steps per day is a great goal. It’s a nice, round number that is easy to remember, but it can be a little daunting for some. But why has it become the benchmark for steps? Is it backed by scientific evidence or recommended by doctors or physical trainers? It sure isn’t. The 10,000 ...click here to read more

A new study published in ESC Heart Failure suggests that aspirin use may be associated with a 26% increased risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition. This is the first study to find that aspirin use in individuals with at least one risk factor for heart failure ...click here to read more

Due to concerns about climate change, the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has examined how extreme heat can affect heart health. Due to global warming, a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events have been predicted to take place across the globe. Extreme heat has been associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, ...click here to read more

Regardless of what kind of music you enjoy, there are likely some big benefits to listening to it. So, turn on your stereo and take advantage. Several wide-ranging health benefits are associated with listening to music, including better memory and mood, social connection, energy, and even heart health. Music seems to be an instinct for ...click here to read more

By now, you’re likely aware that what you eat can play a significant role in cholesterol. Choosing some foods in place of others has the potential to reduce cholesterol and ultimately improve heart health. Plant sterols and stanols may play a valuable role in helping you manage cholesterol. They are natural compounds found in certain ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Illinois has shown that the heart rate in older couples synchronizes when they are close together. This new heart health study examined the dynamics of long-term relationships through spatial proximity. When couples grow older together, their inter-dependence heightens. They often become each other’s primary source of emotional and physical ...click here to read more

I’d say today might be the first official cold day where I live. It might not be full parka weather quite yet, but it’s surely right around the corner. Cool weather can pose some danger to heart health, so staying warm as the temperatures drop is essential. Cold temperatures can bump the risk for hypothermia, ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart problems are a common pairing. But it’s possible that diabetes may make it more difficult to spot a common condition that could result in severe consequences. A recent study showed that people with diabetes were less likely to notice symptoms of atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, than people without diabetes. Failure to notice ...click here to read more

New research has found that people living with type II diabetes and hypertension may face an increased risk of fractures in bones. However, an international team of researchers has discovered a potential bone therapy that could alleviate the problem one day. The collaborative effort between scientists explored whether hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) could help to ...click here to read more

You’re likely aware of the strong connection between sleep and heart health. There is plenty of research to indicate how sleep duration and quality can impact your heart. But a new finding has entered the mix: the time you fall asleep might also play a factor. A new study has found that there might be ...click here to read more

Do fat sources matter for heart health, or is that thinking just a hangover from the “low-fat” era? Over the years, it’s been widely recognized that dietary fat may not play as big a role in heart health as it was believed to. Sure, it may have a small impact, but it is certainly not ...click here to read more