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10/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers: Good cholesterol may help fight atherosclerosis
Did you know that not all forms of cholesterol are bad? High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol. One particular study has found that it may even help fight atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries as a result of plaque buildup. A group of researchers from the United […]
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Lower heart attack and stroke risk by increasing your intake of this essential vitamin
Heart disease is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It puts a person at risk of heart attack and stroke, which can leave survivors disabled for the rest of their lives. There are drugs used to treat heart disease, such as statins. But these medications often come with side effects and are found ineffective […]
09/14/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Heart attack survivors may benefit more from taking high-dose multivitamins than statins, suggests study
Heart attack survivors are typically at greater risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or another heart attack. In a recent study published in the American Heart Journal, researchers suggest that taking high-dose multivitamins may be beneficial for heart attack survivors, provided that they’re not on statins, a type of drug used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent […]
09/08/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Human hearts evolved for endurance due to shift from hunting to farming and a modern lifestyle
Hearts evolved to make humans better at endurance tasks, a new study has found. According to research conducted by scientists from Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., this change — which started around the time people shifted from being hunter-gatherers to being farmers — enabled humans to become more efficient at maintaining their energy levels over […]
09/03/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Weight gain and diabetes risk: Deep belly fat poses more of a health risk to women than men
A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven times in […]
08/26/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Presence of fast food restaurants in cities linked to more HEART ATTACKS, warn scientists
It’s no secret that fast foods are bad for human health, posing both short- and long-term consequences. But cutting back on fast foods might be easier said than done if there is an abundance of fast food restaurants. In fact, scientists find that a higher number of fast food joints do not just promote poor food […]
08/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Supplementing with fish oil can boost the benefits of resistance training for patients with sarcopenia
A study published in the journal Sports found that taking fish oil supplements can enhance the effects of resistance training among people with sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss. Researchers found that resistance training can help with muscle loss. But when coupled with fish oil supplementation, blood pressure also dropped, boosting the benefits of the exercise. These findings could help […]
08/18/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Intense light therapy found to protect against heart attacks
A study published in the journal Cell Reports found that intense light therapy can help protect the heart from tissue damage and boost heart health. Their findings highlight the potential of intense light therapy for people who had a heart attack, especially before going to surgery. “If the therapy is given before high risk cardiac and […]
08/13/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
How does sugar drain your brain? Science explains
It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, important metabolites […]
08/13/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Orange peels may help boost heart health by modifying gut microbiota
Scientists are looking at how orange peels can potentially boost heart health by modifying gut bacteria. Yu Wang of the University of Florida is leading research on orange peels through a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Although the study is ongoing, Wang and her colleagues previously conducted preliminary research that tested the […]
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