Category Archives: Heart Health

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips ...click here to read more

The longstanding debate between experts about the impact of low fat and plant-based diets on heart disease may have finally been settled thanks to a new study. The research showed that after following more than 4,700 people over 30 years, a plant-centered diet was associated with a lower long-term risk for cardiovascular disease, and both ...click here to read more

If you’ve got high blood pressure or are concerned about getting there, take a bit of comfort in knowing that blood pressure is not permanent. High blood pressure today can be low in the future if you’re willing to put in some work. Managing or reducing high blood pressure is not particularly complex. However, it ...click here to read more

What does your heart-healthy diet look like? Is it filled with leafy greens, tomatoes, and other low-fat foods? If it is, that’s great. Well, except for the low-fat part. Fats can contribute to heart health, provided you’re getting the right ones. Healthy fats found in nuts, fish, avocado, olive oil, and other natural sources are ...click here to read more

Your cholesterol levels have a lot to do with what you eat. But that isn’t the only factor. Adopting a more active lifestyle can also help you lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Although researchers aren’t entirely sure how exercise lowers cholesterol, they know that it does. Exercise may help with weight management ...click here to read more

Stroke is the third leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although twice as many women die from stroke compared to cancer and breast cancer, many are not aware of the warning signs. Women account for 51% of all people worldwide who have experienced a stroke, so learning about the health event ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a new “prescription” to help reduce mild to moderately elevated high blood pressure and cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults. According to a new statement from the American Heart Association, sitting less and moving more is the optimal first treatment choice for hypertension and high cholesterol. Approximately 53 million U.S. adults have abnormally ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard that too much salt can pose dangers to your heart. You might not, however, know how it can affect you. You also may not know how quickly changing consumption patterns can make a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that roughly 90 percent of Americans eat too much ...click here to read more

Patients with diabetes who follow a restrictive diet may also reduce the risk for high blood pressure. New research shows that if patients achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, they could also control their high blood pressure enough to stop their anti-hypertensive medication. The Universities of Glasgow and Newcastle ...click here to read more

If you’ve had heart troubles and are worried about things worsening, you might want to find your nearest set of stairs. New research is showing that stair climbing is a good alternative to the gym for heart patients, offering a safe and efficient exercise option for people who don’t like the gym – pandemic or ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in Stroke, adults who have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are likely to have an ischemic stroke later in life. These findings were compared with adults who do not have OCD. OCD is a common mental health condition that can be debilitating in some people. It is characterized by intrusive, unwanted ...click here to read more

Depression and heart disease are common conditions that often go hand in hand. This is the subject matter discussed in the study published in the European Heart Journal, which suggests that feelings of depression following any type of cardiac event are common. Unfortunately, when depression hits after a cardiac event, it can substantially raise the ...click here to read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a startling warning last week: strong magnets commonly used in cellphones and smartwatches may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Their research suggested that high-strength magnets may cause some devices to switch to “magnet-mode,” a setting that is in place so they can be safely ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, women with fat around the heart are twice as likely to develop heart failure compared to women with little fat. Men with fat around the heart were found to be 50 percent more likely to develop the condition. This is ...click here to read more