Japanese medical experts have discovered that if patients with high blood pressure consume two or more cups of coffee per day, the risk of them dying from cardiovascular disease will double. A group of Japanese medical researchers led by Hiroyasu Iso, director of Institute for Global Health Policy Research, Bureau of International Health Cooperation, have…
Researchers: High Blood Pressure Patients Should Minimize Coffee Intake
Stretching Regularly Can Treat Arteriosclerosis: Japanese Researcher
As people age, their blood vessels will gradually harden, potentially leading to strokes and heart attacks. With age, many people also find they become less flexible. Most don’t make a connection between the two conditions, however. Recent research by Motoyuki Iemitsu, a professor at the College of Sport and Health Sciences at Japan’s Ritsumeikan University, suggests…
Honey May Offer Protection Against Heart Disease and Diabetes
Regular consumption of sugar is considered harmful to our health, including increasing the risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. However, there is one natural sugar that is an exception. It has even been found to benefit cardiovascular health and blood sugar control, and it is honey. Honey Contains Polyphenols That Protect the Cardiovascular System…
What to Eat to Defend Your Heart | Eat Better
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for around one in every four deaths each year. But fear not, you can greatly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease through diet and lifestyle changes. It’s important to get regular exercise and eat heart-healthy foods, and that’s not hard because all…
Long COVID: Swiss Study Shows Young Adults Have Sequelae 10 Months After Infection
Brain fog, fatigue, and other Long Covid symptoms affect the lives of many people who have recovered from COVID-19. It is generally believed that healthy young adults can recover to a large extent after contracting COVID-19. However, a new Swiss study found that 10 months after contracting the covid, they still have some persistent sequelae,…
Doctors: Exercise Is Essential to Cardiovascular Health
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left most people indoors, and many find it hard to maintain their workout routines. According to a survey by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 80 percent of cardiovascular disease patients did not exercise sufficiently. In comparison, 30 percent of adults have reduced their exercise frequency since the pandemic. President…
Doctors: Lack of Exercise During Pandemic Worsened Cardiovascular Health
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has left most people indoors, and many find it hard to maintain their workout routines. According to a survey by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 80 percent of cardiovascular disease patients did not exercise sufficiently. In comparison, 30 percent of adults have reduced their exercise frequency since the pandemic. President…
Large-Scale Study Finds Ground Coffee Linked to Longer Lifespan
While exercising, getting enough sleep, and limiting alcohol intake are good ways to increase longevity, experts have discovered you can also drink yourself to longevity with the help of coffee. Research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, on Sep. 27, observed that amongst 450,000 adults with an average age of 58 over a…
Could Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?
Artificial sweeteners are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French researchers suggest they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. The finding stems from tracking heart health among more than 103,000 men and women in France for close to a decade. “We observed that a higher intake of artificial…
Looking at Heart Health With Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s deadliest disease. The World Health Organization estimates that 17.9 million people die from it each year. What does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) say about cardiovascular disease? The Epoch Times looked at TCM and its relation to heart health. It’s no secret that dietary habits are a big factor in cardiovascular…
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