Heart Health

How to protect your heart and brain from stress

Stress is something we all experience, but many people don’t realize how much it can affect their heart and brain. Research has shown that...

Doctors should prescribe more movement for heart health

The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued new recommendations encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to move...

Replacing milk with yogurt may prevent heart disease in women

Drinking large amounts of non-fermented milk may increase the risk of heart disease in women, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. The study suggests that...

Infections linked to higher risk of heart failure, study finds

A new study from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic has found that people who are hospitalized for infections face a much higher...

Doing this daily can reduce high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new recommendations urging doctors to encourage people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to be more...

Drinking ketones may improve heart health in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Portsmouth suggests that drinking ketones could help the heart work more efficiently, especially for people with type...

Healthy weight loss for heart disease prevention

For individuals with heart disease, losing weight can be one of the best ways to improve heart health and lower the risk of complications....

‘Good cholesterol’ may increase vision loss risk in people over 55

A large study has found an unexpected link between cholesterol levels and the risk of developing glaucoma, a serious eye disease that can lead...

Drinking 2 or more cups of coffee may double heart disease death risk in...

A recent study suggests that drinking two or more cups of coffee per day may double the risk of death from heart disease for...

Aspirin may increase the risk of heart failure in some people

Aspirin is a widely used medication that helps relieve pain and reduce inflammation. It is also commonly taken to lower the risk of heart...