What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias, which are irregular heart rhythms.
An arrhythmia, or irregular...
Stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases more likely for those with poor mental health
Four million Australians, including our friends, family members, co-workers and neighbours, are living with mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression.
A new report out...
One cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day keep heart disease at bay
Nitrate provides several health benefits, including blood pressure reduction and vessel protective effects.
The foods highest in nitrate include beetroots and leafy greens such as...
Obesity with poor muscle mass may increase dementia risk
Obesity, an increasingly prevalent lifestyle disease, often occurs along with poor muscle mass.
This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, is evaluated based on the patients' body...
New therapy from bananas may help treat COVID-19
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found a therapy from bananas may help fight the COVID-19 virus.
On January 13, 2020, a paper touting...
New 5-minute exercise may lower blood pressure effectively
For most adults, normal blood pressure is less than 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), which is written as your systolic pressure...
Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even in lean people
Body mass index (BMI) is an internationally recognized standard to classify the body weight of adults. Although BMI is not a perfect measure, it...
Almonds as snack may boost gut health
The gut microbiome consists of thousands of microorganisms living in the gut.
These play a vital role in digesting nutrients and can have a positive...
A common diabetes drug may lead to better weight loss
Weight loss is an important quality for diabetic medications as being overweight is a common characteristic of the disease and can eventually lead to...
Common treatment for heart rhythm disease may be riskier for women
An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly,...