Modified traditional Chinese cuisine may help lower blood pressure
A groundbreaking study by scientists from Peking University reveals that a modified version of traditional Chinese food could significantly lower blood pressure in Chinese...
Simple ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart
If you’ve ever fought off an infection or iced a sprained knee, you know something about inflammation. But you might not know its importance...
These 15 gut bacteria could fuel heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, claiming nearly 20 million lives each year. Most people know that genetics, diet, exercise,...
Why older women have higher death risks after heart surgery
A new study has found that older women who need heart bypass surgery are more likely than men to be treated at hospitals with...
Lower your blood pressure the Mediterranean way: a delicious path to health
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is essential for a long and healthy life. High blood pressure and heart disease often go together and can lead...
Daily fish oil supplement dramatically lowers heart disease risks in these people
A new international study has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems in people...
Your tongue may show hidden signs of heart failure
A new study from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the microbes...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden heart stoppage
A new study from Europe has found something surprising about a medicine that many people take for high blood pressure. The drug is called...
Natural ways to lower triglycerides and protect your heart
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body needs some triglycerides for energy, but having too much can be harmful....
Why all aspects of sleep matter for your heart and metabolic health
A new statement from the American Heart Association says that getting healthy sleep is not just about sleeping for 7 to 9 hours a...