Your chances of heart failure increase as you age, but there’s a drink that can help lower your risk. When your heart begins to fail, its ability to pump blood to the body’s organs starts to slip. Many times, heart…
As you get older, heart disease can become one of the greatest threats to your health. However, research conducted at the University of Denmark shows that you can significantly reduce your risk of dying from cardiovascular issues by simply adopting…
The term “silent killer” might sound like something out of a horror movie, but it is actually a name for hypertension or high blood pressure. This dangerous condition often has no outward signs or symptoms. To make matters worse, many…
Reducing your risk of heart problems and the possibility of a stroke increases your life expectancy. The best way to accomplish this might not be with a drug, but with what you think about when you wake up in the…
Children who ride school buses are unknowingly exposed to high levels of air pollution that can harm their hearts and lungs. However, researchers at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health have discovered a straightforward solution to drastically reduce their…
It’s no secret that children today are more glued to screens than ever before. From TVs to tablets and phones, screens dominate the landscape of our youth’s free time. While it’s generally understood that excessive screen time is detrimental to…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects approximately one in three Americans. It often goes undiagnosed due to a lack of apparent symptoms, but it can put you at risk for cardiovascular diseases, heart attack,…
For years, cholesterol has been considered the ultimate measure of health and fitness in America. However, the U.S. government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is set to reverse decades of advice to Americans and scrap longstanding guidelines about avoiding high-cholesterol foods.…
Heart failure affects more than 5 million Americans, and that number is predicted to grow to 20 percent of the population by 2030. Fortunately, there’s one simple strategy to significantly reduce your risk: losing weight. For those diagnosed with heart…
Your heart health is essential, especially as you grow older. Recent research conducted at Yale has revealed a specific period when your heart may be at a heightened risk. During this crucial time, extra care is needed to ensure you…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is an increasingly common health problem that can lead to serious and life-threatening complications. In fact, it is considered one of the most significant risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, with 13 million people falling victim to it annually. The most frustrating aspect of this statistic is that heart disease is generally preventable and reversible, yet many don’t make the…