Why pulse pressure plays a big role in blood pressure and heart health
When we talk about blood pressure, we often focus on two numbers: the top number (systolic pressure) and the bottom number (diastolic pressure).
These tell...
This daily food helps slow aging effects on waist, blood sugar, and blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has shown that eating more whole grains can make a big difference in your health, especially as you...
This diabetes drug strongly benefits heart and kidney health—even without diabetes
A group of medications originally created to treat diabetes is now showing strong benefits for both heart and kidney health—even in people who don’t...
Scientists find a new cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have tried to fight heart disease by focusing on the main risk factors — controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing...
Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may prevent heart disease, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers — a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check.
That’s the...
Early heart problems may be linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk
People who start to show early signs of heart problems may also be experiencing early changes in their brain health, according to new research.
A...
Home air purifiers may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can help lower blood pressure in people with higher-than-normal readings...
Insulin resistance may raise risk of common heart valve disease
A new study has revealed a surprising connection between insulin resistance and aortic stenosis (AS), the world’s most common heart valve disease.
This large population-based...
Chronic cannabis use linked to very high heart disease risk
A new UC San Francisco study has found that chronic cannabis use — whether smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with...