News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
12/11/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Atrial fibrillation may be caused by stress: Research shows yoga improves quality of life for sufferers by lowering heart rate, blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder marked by the rapid and irregular beating of the atrium. Currently, there is no known cure for this condition, while management focuses on relief and prevention. Yet a study from 2016 has uncovered a new method of dealing with the symptoms of this condition: yoga. As reported by […]
12/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Being polite to the elderly is bad for their health; they need to stand up, walk further, carry their own packages, expert claims
Are you doing senior citizens more harm than good by offering them your seat on the bus? According to one Oxford professor, you most definitely are. Instead of giving a seat to the elderly, you should be encouraging them to stand up and become more physically active, claimed Sir Muir Gray, clinical adviser to Public […]
12/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
More evidence there’s a link between the heart and mind: Poor heart health found to affect brain’s memory center, proving exercise does fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., have found a link between heart health and memory issues. Specifically, that poor blood flow from the heart can lead to reduced blood flow in the brain’s temporal lobe — the region where Alzheimer’s pathology begins. For the purposes of their research, the team recruited […]
12/02/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
How noise pollution affects your health: Study links aircraft noise with hypertension and organ damage
A 2016 study has linked the development of hypertension and organ damage with aircraft noise. According to the official press release by the European Society of Cardiology, Polish researchers found that people who were living close to airports for three years or more have an increased risk of high blood pressure. To come to this […]
10/30/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Seven signs you may have magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is an important mineral that impacts our body in many ways. Metabolism, blood pressure, immune function, and sleep are affected by magnesium, as are more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Despite the numerous benefits of magnesium, it’s a mineral that the majority of the world’s population sorely lacks. Soil depletion to unmitigated […]
10/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Top five low-impact exercises for overall health
To anyone who doesn’t frequently engage in exercise, just mentioning the word brings up images of exhaustion, pain, and lots of sweat. These are more than enough to turn plenty of us off from physical activity. Yet according to one Harvard doctor, the best exercises may actually be the easiest ones. Forget long-distance running: Dr. […]
10/04/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Don’t have an hour to work out — how about three minutes? Experts say high intensity is effective but warn that you may love it
Squeezing exercise into a busy schedule is a struggle that many people are familiar with and grapple with constantly. If you’re one of these people, then have we got news for you: a 180-second, high-intensity workout is all you need. Doing this five times a week is a guaranteed way to keep yourself fit and […]
09/16/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Still haven’t quit smoking? Time to go for a run, according to new study
If you’re a smoker trying to kick their nicotine habit, then a good jog with friends may be what you need. According to researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC), becoming part of a running group can help you get off your addiction to smoking. They came to this conclusion following the promising results […]
09/09/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Is red wine good for the hearts of type-2 diabetics? Researchers think so
Reach for the glass and pour yourself a few ounces: Red wine may actually be good for the hearts of type-2 diabetes patients. That’s what a new small, short-term study seemed to suggest. Resveratrol, an antioxidant and natural compound in red wine and red grape skins, was found to reduce arterial stiffness and improve the […]
07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
New study finds that the longer hours you work, the greater your risk of serious heart problems
Working long hours isn’t just tiresome, it may actually shorten your lifespan. A recent study published in the European Heart Journal has put forth some shocking figures: working for more than 55 hours a week may raise your chances of developing a serious heart condition — such as atrial fibrillation or irregular, rapid heart rate […]
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