Heart Health

How obesity contributes to heart disease

Obesity is a well-known risk factor for several chronic diseases, with heart disease at the forefront. The link between obesity and heart disease is complex...

Why coffee is harmful for people with severe high blood pressure

A recent study suggests that individuals with severe high blood pressure should perhaps reconsider their coffee consumption. Conducted by Hiroyasu Iso and colleagues, and published...

What exercises to avoid when you have high blood pressure

Regular physical activity is often recommended as part of managing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. However, not all exercises are suitable for...

Key causes of high cholesterol: What you need to know

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you...

Do you need a vegan diet for good heart health?

Maintaining heart health is a major concern for many, and diet plays a crucial role in cardiovascular well-being. A vegan diet, which excludes all animal...

Orange compound may combat obesity and heart disease

Researchers at Western University have made a promising discovery about a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin. Their study suggests that nobiletin...

How to reverse heart disease effectively

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, but recent research offers hope that it can be reversed. Reversing heart disease involves significant...

Unbalanced diet can cause death in heart disease, study finds

A recent study led by researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, in collaboration with the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Economics (INL) and...

Why sleep plays a vital role in heart health

The importance of sleep for maintaining overall health is well-known, but its specific benefits for heart health are particularly critical. Ample research has shown that...

At 6, she was a pioneering heart patient. Nearly 7 decades later, she fully...

From the time his daughter Cindy was diagnosed with a heart defect in the 1950s until the day he died more than half a...