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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 […]

02/12/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Good oral hygiene isn’t just for the mouth: It benefits brain health too

Heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases (e.g., stroke) are the leading causes of death in western countries. These diseases are caused by several factors, such as hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, smoking and obesity. However, recent studies have found that there is another unexpected contributor to the development of atherosclerosis and atherothrombosis (blood clot formation): inflammation […]

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 […]

01/29/2020 / By Ralph Flores

Consumption of leafy green salads improves cardiovascular health post-menopause

In this study, researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating leafy green salads could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Postmenopausal women have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age or premenopausal women. The loss of estrogen, which promotes vasodilation […]

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 […]

01/27/2020 / By Lance D Johnson

Smoking and hypertension: Study shows the body’s ability to self-correct blood pressure is jeopardized by the chronic habit

Researchers from the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute made a remarkable discovery on the difference between chronic smokers and nonsmokers. They found that smoking interferes with the body’s natural ability to self-correct blood pressure. The difference was significant. Chronic smokers experience blood pressure spikes about two times greater than nonsmokers. They also suffer from […]

01/07/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Review examines the positive outcomes of herbs and spices on blood pressure

Researchers from La Trobe University in Australia reviewed randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of herbs and spices on blood pressure. The findings of their systematic review and meta-analysis were published in the Journal of Hypertension. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It affects 1 billion people […]

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 […]

01/01/2020 / By Zoey Sky

On your feet, couch potato: Stand or exercise during commercials to decrease sedentary time

Online streaming services have made it easier to binge-watch full seasons of episodic shows and countless movies, but they have also been contributing to unhealthy lifestyle habits. A recent study reveals that sitting too long while watching a show or movie can increase your risk of conditions linked to inactivity, such as obesity and heart […]

12/29/2019 / By Michael Alexander

Keep your heart and bone health a-ok by increasing intake of vitamin K

A person’s risk of developing heart and bone diseases increases with age. Fortunately, there’s an effective and natural way of reducing this risk. Research suggests increasing your intake of vitamin K can improve your heart and bone health. According to an article published in Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal, adequate vitamin K intake — specifically, […]

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