Heart attacks claim more women’s lives than men’s every year. Researchers have now identified a unique risk factor that affects women more severely than men. It’s known as divorce. Divorced women experience heart attacks at a significantly higher rate than…
Hidden deep within your body, proteins may be lurking that can wreak havoc on your health. However, there’s good news: just two simple foods can help you alter these proteins and dramatically reduce your risk of serious illnesses, such as…
Bottled soft drinks, pesticides, plastic containers, and canned food may not seem like they have much in common, but they all contain toxins that can interfere with your hormones and potentially lead to heart disease. These substances, known as xenoestrogens,…
Cranberry juice, long celebrated for its positive effects on bladder and urinary tract health, has now been proven to benefit the cardiovascular system and lower blood pressure as well. Multiple studies have shown that the potent antioxidants packed into cranberry…
Do you know what the top-selling brand-name pharmaceutical in the United States is? It’s designed to protect you against heart disease, but recent research warns that it could be threatening your health due to serious side effects. We’re talking about…
It’s no secret that medical professionals have made significant advancements in reducing the risk of dying from heart attacks. In fact, the death rate from coronary heart disease has dropped by an impressive 38 percent in the past decade. A…
Sitting in a sauna may not seem like a heart-healthy activity, but new research from Finland indicates that doing so not only improves your heart health, but also increases your life expectancy. That’s right – a leisurely activity that requires…
Your heart is constantly working to keep you alive, but heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America. However, four out of five cases of heart disease can be prevented, and you have the power to control your…
There’s a straightforward way to gauge your heart health without needing an expensive stress test at the doctor’s office. By keeping track of how your average resting heart rate, or resting pulse, changes over time, you may be able to…
If you seek to improve your heart health, avocados are the way to go. This tasty treat is beneficial for your heart and arteries and can help avert heart problems. Including avocado in a meal can lower inflammation in the…
High blood pressure affects millions of people worldwide, with harmful consequences to their heart, arteries, and overall health. While there are various medications and lifestyle adjustments to address this issue, recent research from Ohio has revealed that one of the…
As a woman goes through menopause, estrogen levels decrease, resulting in a variety of health issues often associated with aging. While hormone replacement therapy might not be a preferred solution, one natural way to optimize cardiovascular health during menopause is…