Almonds may improve heart, gut, and metabolic health
A handful of almonds each day could make a real difference in the health of people living with metabolic syndrome, according to new research...
Lowering blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg could save more lives
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
One of the...
This blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stoppage, study warns
A new European study has found that a common blood pressure drug, when taken in high doses, may increase the risk of sudden cardiac...
Vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity
New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that vitamin D supplements can help reduce blood pressure in certain groups—specifically older...
This common snack can harm your blood pressure, heart health
Licorice has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia.
The root of the licorice plant, a low-growing shrub mainly grown in...
How high blood pressure reshapes blood vessels
Scientists at Michigan Medicine have uncovered how a common genetic variant linked to high blood pressure causes long-term changes in blood vessel structure—raising the...
Almonds may boost heart health and support a healthier body, studies show
Swapping out snacks like biscuits and crisps for almonds may do more than just improve your diet—it could help protect your heart.
New research led...
Drinking coffee may help protect your heart, study finds
Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may actually be good for your heart.
A recent study from...
Can foods really clean your arteries? Here’s what science says
The idea of “cleansing” your arteries has become popular in recent years. It’s an appealing thought—that certain foods can scrub away the fatty buildup...
This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects...