Tag: Heart Health

Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why

A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests. The study of nearly 4,000 older Americans found what many have before: People who ate a lot of red meat had a heightened risk of heart disease and stroke. But there was…


A Surprising Risk Factor of Coronary Heart Disease

How many times have we heard the “smoking, drinking, and being overweight” warning in relation to heart disease? Yet, one of the longest-running studies contradicts this. A much bigger risk factor is stress—particularly the kind of stress found in a specific personality type that processes anger in a particular way. The Framingham project is the…


AHA News: Born With a Heart Defect, 13-Year-Old Now Thrives at Dance

Three days after giving birth to her son, Anthony, Tanya Lydon was still in the hospital. She thought the lengthy stay was a little odd, but at the same time, the doctor gave no indication that anything was wrong, so she tried not to worry. Her suspicions intensified after a nurse brought an electrocardiogram machine…


AHA News: Research Captures Unfolding Cardiovascular Toll From Meth Use

A massive new study spotlights the toll methamphetamine use may take on heart health, suggesting men, people with kidney disease and those with high blood pressure are especially at risk. The findings, published Monday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, indicated people who used meth faced a 32% overall increased risk for cardiovascular…


Amount of Gray Hair Linked to Heart Disease: Study

Graying hair is typically considered a sign of old age, and with old age comes an increased likelihood of health-related issues. While some may consider gray hair a sign of experience and wisdom, according to a new study presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference, the amount of gray hair in adult men is…


More Than Half of Young U.S. Adults Have a Chronic Health Condition

Obesity, depression, high blood pressure, asthma: These are just a few of the chronic health conditions that are now affecting almost 40 million Americans between the ages 18 and 34, new federal data shows. Overall, the 2019 data found that more than half of young adults (nearly 54%) now deal with at least one chronic…


Study Shows that High Levels of Exercise Do Not Compensate For a Poor Diet

A long-term research study investigating the independent and joint effects that exercise and diet have on a participant’s risk of death has shown that the detrimental effect a low-quality diet has on a person’s health and fatality risk cannot be eliminated by high levels of exercise. The study by the University of Sydney, which followed…


60-80% of Diseases Are Related to This, and Your Personality Type Shows It

We are exposed to more and more toxins in our daily lives. In addition to physical toxins (e.g. radiation), chemical toxins (e.g. plasticizers, pesticides and benzene) and biological toxins (e.g. viruses and bacteria), there is another type of toxin, namely, emotional toxins. Emotional toxins can be even more harmful than physical or biochemical toxins, because…


Protect Your Brain and Heart: Why You Should Be Eating More Anthocyanins

According to recent estimates, over 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease.  As the population ages, the percentage of people affected by this debilitating disease will only increase.  Experts say that every five years after age 65, the risk of Alzheimer’s disease doubles.  The upshot is that a shocking 14 million Americans are…


Summer Snacks to Help Keep Cholesterol in Check

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips…