Heart Health

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

Address Your Stroke Risk

Sep 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
Many stroke survivors need some degree of special care for the rest of their lives, and stroke remains a leading cause of death in the United States. These facts mean it is vital to get informed about any stroke risk factors you have and address these. As noted in one … Read More

Dietary Counseling Helps After Serious Heart Issues

Sep 25, 2024 · · Heart Health
Diet is the leading contributor to premature cardiovascular disease-related death in the United States. Even so, a recent study suggests that fewer than one-quarter of people who suffer a major heart event receive dietary counseling in the aftermath. That’s a problem, according to Mount Sinai cardiologist Bruce Darrow, MD, PhD. … Read More
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First Drug for Resistant Hypertension Approved

Aug 26, 2024 · · Heart Health
In March 2024, the FDA approved once-daily aprocitentan (brand name TRYVIO) for treating high blood pressure in adults who don’t respond well to other medications. About 10% of people with hypertension pressure cannot reach recommended levels even with existing treatments. Aprocitentan works by blocking endothelin, a substance that narrows blood … Read More
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Strokes in Young Adults

Aug 26, 2024 · · Heart Health
Q: I’ve read that more young adults are having strokes. Do we know why? A: While most strokes still occur in people ages 65 and older, an alarming trend has developed. The rate of strokes affecting people ages 18 to 45 has climbed higher than any other group recently. Some … Read More

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