Potassium is the unsung hero in the battle against high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health concern that can lead to serious conditions like heart disease and stroke.
While many...
Bacteria in our gut could fight against heart disease
In a new study at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and Massachusetts General Hospital, scientists have discovered that certain gut bacteria might...
Understanding heart failure: a stage-by-stage look
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where your heart weakens and struggles to pump blood efficiently.
This can lead to a buildup of fluid...
The link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently...
Why potassium plays a big role in blood pressure and heart health
Salt is something we all use to make our food taste better. But eating too much salt can be bad for our hearts and...
How chronic inflammation harm your heart health
Chronic inflammation is like a silent villain lurking in the background of our bodies, often unnoticed but capable of wreaking havoc on our health,...
Is gray hair a sign of higher heart disease risk?
As we age, many of us expect to see changes in our hair color, with strands of gray gradually replacing our natural shade.
While gray...
How drinking alcohol affects young women’s hearts
In a large study that caught the eyes of many at the American College of Cardiology's big yearly meeting, scientists found a worrying connection...
The early roots of high blood pressure are in childhood
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy, reveals an important insight: the health issues we face as adults might...
Understanding heart block: from rhythms to risks
When we think about blockages, our minds might jump to traffic jams or clogged pipes. However, there's a type of block that can happen...