More Evidence Supplements Won’t Help the Heart
If you take supplements hoping to ward off a heart attack or stroke, yet another study suggests you could find better uses for your …
What Are the Most Dangerous Food Groups?
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds — we hear a lot about the “best” food groups for health. But what about the worst …
More Education Could Mean Less Heart Disease
New research offers a compelling case for staying in school: American adults who spent more time in the classroom as kids have a lower …
From 284 Pounds to Hiking Kilimanjaro
It’s impossible to not feel energized by Mary Crafts’ story—at age fifty she tipped the scales at 284 pounds before deciding enough was enough. …
What Migraine Sufferers Need to Know About Stroke Risk
(American Heart Association News) — Try not to let it give you a headache, but be aware: People who suffer migraines, especially women, seem …
Heart Disease Is Lasting Threat to Breast Cancer Survivors
Postmenopausal women who survive breast cancer may have a higher risk for developing heart disease, a new study says. Heart problems can appear more …
Ailing Heart Can Speed the Brain’s Decline
The strong link between brain health and heart health is reinforced in a new study. The research showed that as cardiovascular health falters, so …
Common Blood Pressure Med Might Help Fight Alzheimer’s
Treatment with blood pressure medication can improve blood flow to a key brain region in people with Alzheimer’s disease, a small clinical trial has …
Irregular Sleep Could Impact Your Heart Health
(American Heart Association News) It’s not just lack of sleep and poor sleep that can put the heart at risk — getting to bed …
Belly Fat Ups Older Women’s Heart Risks, Even Without Obesity
(American Heart Association News) — Bad news for women who carry fat around their waist rather than on their thighs: New research finds that …
