For years, the humble avocado, or alligator pear as it’s sometimes called, was considered a no-go food when it came to losing weight or eating for heart health. However, this viewpoint is shifting as more people begin to understand the…
Burnout is more than just feeling stressed or overworked; it’s a hyper-stress state caused by ongoing workplace pressures, chronic stress, and a sense of having no control over your work environment. Long-term emotional strain can lead to coronary heart disease,…
Most of us have a daily habit that we think is good for our dental hygiene, but it could be inadvertently contributing to high blood pressure. The culprit? Mouthwash. While swishing with mouthwash gives you minty fresh breath, it may…
Drinking coffee has been associated with numerous benefits, among them maintaining cognitive function and lowering the risk of various cancers like those of the prostate, breast, and liver. With a daily dose of coffee, you can reduce the risk of…
Spring is here, and there’s a delicious and surprising way to boost your heart health this season: enjoy a bag of peanuts at a baseball game! But how can something as simple as peanuts make such a difference to your…
Does daylight saving time (DST) leave you feeling out of sync? While many of us dread the clocks falling back and losing an hour of sunlight, springing forward has its challenges too – mostly the minor disruption to our circadian…
Drinking enough water is essential for maintaining a healthy heart. A recent study revealed that even mild dehydration can lead to the development of heart disease in otherwise healthy young men. Stavros Kavouras, who led the study, highlighted that mild…
There’s a superfruit that has significant potential to combat heart disease by helping to lower your cholesterol levels, increase your fiber intake, and control your weight. What if I told you, this incredible fruit can not only help protect your…
For years, doctors have been warning their patients about the dangers of consuming eggs due to their cholesterol content. Many people have come to associate eggs with coronary artery disease. Well, it’s time to debunk this myth once and for…
For far too long, eggs have had a bad reputation for being packed with cholesterol, with doctors recommending their patients to steer clear of them in order to maintain a healthy heart. It’s time to put that myth to bed…
Mainstream doctors are claiming that millions of people could be saved if they take hypertension drugs, even if they have normal blood pressure. This is because it has been found that lowering blood pressure to normal levels can help those…
High cholesterol is often referred to as a silent killer, as it comes with no visible signs and symptoms. It can, however, lead to heart attack, a major indication that there is a problem. Although statin drugs are the primary…