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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Bon voyage! Study suggests taking vacations helps boost heart health

Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough, smoking and carrying extra weight also […]

02/02/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Shocking study reveals heart failure is killing MORE young Americans, with diabetes and obesity considered as major risk factors

A study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University found that more and more Americans are now living with and dying due to heart failure. This disturbing trend is being further exacerbated by the overall state of health in the US. According to the study, the death toll has been on the rise since 2012. Dr. Sadiya Khan, lead researcher and assistant professor at […]

01/31/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Addressing hypertension, reducing sodium intake and avoiding trans fat could improve the heart health of 94 million people – study

A new study suggests that treating high blood pressure, cutting down on salt intake and eliminating trans fats from people’s diets could prevent nearly 100 million people from prematurely dying due to heart issues. This study, published in the journal Circulation, is estimating that these three interventions could significantly reduce the number of people dying from cardiovascular diseases by half […]

01/30/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Women who undergo in vitro fertilization more likely to have deadly heart disease

Pregnancy complications could lead to severely negative health problems that could affect both the mother’s and the baby’s health. Some women could develop complications during pregnancy while others could develop problems before pregnancy or even after giving birth. Now, recent research suggests that women who undergo fertility treatment should consult their doctors for potential underlying heart failure symptoms. A study […]

01/30/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

How about a short workout… in the sauna? Study reveals a sauna session has physical strain similar to sports activities

Researchers from the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Medical Center Berlin are suggesting that spending some time in a sauna can be just as exhausting as moderate exercise. Their study found that a sauna session, contrary to popular belief, actually raises your heart rate and blood pressure, and that once you leave, both your heart rate and blood pressure […]

01/30/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Vitamin K supplementation can help reduce arterial stiffness and improve blood pressure, researchers find

One of the major keys to having a healthy heart is maintaining the health of your arteries. The hardening of arteries, also known as arterial stiffness, is a risk factor for chronic heart diseases like coronary artery disease and even death. This emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of this deadly […]

01/29/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Statin drugs claim to lower cholesterol but are INEFFECTIVE at preventing heart disease

We’ve all had it drilled into our heads that high cholesterol is bad and bringing it down with statins can prevent a heart attack. However, that doesn’t explain why many people who take statins still end up developing cardiovascular disease. A recent study shows that there’s far more to the cardiovascular disease equation than just […]

01/28/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant properties of rice bran oil

In this study, researchers from Mahidol University in Thailand looked at whether rice bran oil can improve antioxidant activity for patients with hyperlipidemia. They published their findings in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Previous research has shown that rice bran oil can help lower lipids and oxidative stress, due to its monounsaturated fatty acid and gamma-oryzanol […]

01/24/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Eat better for your heart’s sake: Consuming more fruits and vegetables reduces risk of death from heart attack, stroke say researchers

The American Heart Association lists heart disease as one of the leading causes of death in the US. This statistic emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of this deadly disease. Making healthy lifestyle choices, including proper dietary choices, is one of the best ways to keep your heart and overall health […]

01/04/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Science supports recess: Physical activity in preschoolers linked to improved blood vessel health and cardiovascular fitness, reducing heart disease risk in later life

The connection between regular exercise and good health has long been clear, but just how early can being active make a difference? A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research shows that physical activity levels as early as preschool are associated with long term heart health. For the long-term study, researchers followed […]

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