Pecans can improve cholesterol and diet quality, study finds
Replacing your usual snacks with a handful of pecans each day may significantly improve your cholesterol levels and overall diet quality, according to new...
Keeping blood pressure under 130 may help seniors live longer
A new study has found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 130 can significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke...
Heart defects at birth may increase cancer risk for children and mothers
New research from South Korea suggests that babies born with heart problems may have a higher chance of developing cancer during their first 10...
Marijuana use is linked to higher heart attack risk, study finds
As marijuana becomes legal and widely used in many parts of the world, including large parts of the United States, new research is raising...
Healthy plant-based diet may help people with heart and metabolic diseases live longer
A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following...
What to do if you have a heart attack while alone
Having a heart attack when you're alone is a frightening thought, but knowing what to do in that moment could save your life. A...
Too much black licorice can harm your blood pressure, heart health
Black licorice might seem like an old-fashioned candy, but it’s still a favorite treat for many people, especially during the holidays.
While it may bring...
How coffee affects your cholesterol, according to science
A new study from Norway suggests that the way coffee is brewed—and whether the drinker is male or female—may affect how much it raises...
How’s your balance? Here’s what that could mean for heart and brain health
It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke.
As we...
Brain food: Preventing a stroke through dietary choices
You might not remember what you ate for breakfast yesterday, but your body certainly does. For better or worse, your dietary history is embedded...