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Loneliness Increases Stroke Risk

Nov 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
A recent study published in eClinical Medicine reported that chronic loneliness significantly increases the risk of stroke, particularly among older adults. Middle-aged and older adults who reported feeling lonely have a 25% higher risk of stroke, but when loneliness lasted four years or more, the risk doubled. This conclusion was … Read More

Many Home Blood Pressure Monitor Cuffs Don’t Fit Properly

Nov 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
Over-the-counter blood pressure monitors can be convenient and affordable ways for people to track changes in their blood pressure and gauge how well their antihypertensive therapy is working. In a study reported recently in the journal Hypertension, researchers found that the standard arm cuff size ranges for many popular home … Read More

Newsbriefs: Shingles and memory issues; regularly drinking coffee or tea; cold snaps raise heart attacks; high blood pressure and AD

Nov 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
Shingles and Memory Issues A new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that shingles may increase the risk of subjective cognitive decline (defined as self-reported memory issues). Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. In later life, VZV … Read More

Catching Up on Sleep May Help Your Heart

Oct 29, 2024 · · Heart Health
While most sleep experts agree that the best sleeping schedule for cardiovascular health is one in which you consistently get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, new research suggests that catching up on lost ZZZs on the weekend may help your heart. A study of more than 90,000 … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Capsaicin

Oct 29, 2024 · · Heart Health
Overview: Capsaicin is the main ingredient in chili peppers responsible for the characteristic hot sensation when you bite down. While it adds flavor to foods, it is also believed to offer a wide range of potential health benefits. Special Functions: Research with capsaicin suggests potential benefits for heart health, weight … Read More

Barley Basics

Oct 29, 2024 · · Heart Health
The Folklore. Native to Ethiopia and Southeast Asia, barley has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years. Since ancient times, it has been used for food—both human and animal—as well as tea, alcoholic beverages, medicine, and even as a standard of measurement. These days, we’re most likely to enjoy our … Read More

Frontline: Cervical cancer; Beetroot juice and heart health; Body fat and muscle strength

Sep 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective cervical cancer screening method. The WID-qCIN test detects epigenetic changes in cells, significantly improving early cancer detection. Epigenetic changes in cells refer to alterations that can be influenced by factors such as environment, lifestyle, and … Read More

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