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Eating whole grains could help control blood pressure and blood sugar

Scientists from Tufts University have found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day may help slow increases in waist size,...

Frailty in young heart attack patients may increase early death risk

Doctors have long believed that frailty is a condition that mainly affects older adults, often recognized by slow walking, weakness, and memory issues. But new...

Vaping might seem safer than smoking but your heart could tell a different story

You may have heard that vaping is the “safer” choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also...

New risk tool plus calcium score helps spot hidden heart disease early

Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. One of the keys to preventing it is being able to spot...

How to eat for a healthy heart

National Nutrition Month offers a golden opportunity to delve into heart-friendly eating approaches and habits, providing the chance to unlock the potential of food...

This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure

Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin—a plant pigment (flavonoid) that gives many fruits and vegetables their color—may help...

Time-restricted eating could help manage metabolic diseases

Scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and collaborating institutions report that time-restricted eating (TRE) may help prevent and manage a wide range...

How whole grains can benefit your heart health

You've probably heard that whole grains are good for you, but have you ever wondered why? Well, it turns out, choosing whole grains over their...

Plant-based diet may reverse heart damage in high blood pressure

A new study from Georgia State University has found that eating a plant-based diet could help prevent and even reverse a specific kind of...

Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk

Long-term use of melatonin supplements, commonly taken to improve sleep and reduce insomnia, may be associated with a significantly higher risk of heart failure...