Heart Health Archives

Learn to Manage the Many Risk Factors That Lead to Accelerated Brain Aging

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Two old cars can be the same age, make, and model, but look and act like very different vehicles. One runs as smoothly as it did when it rolled out of the factory, while the other shows every bit of its age as it lurches and chugs down the street. … Read More

Brief Episodes of Anger May Interfere with Healthy Circulation

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

The connection between emotion and circulation has been understood for many years. When experiencing moments of intense anger, people are urged to be mindful of their blood pressure, as it can rise in accordance with an individual’s stress level. A study published recently in the Journal of the American Heart … Read More

Modifiable Lifestyle Habits Are Central to New A-fib Guideline

May 23, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Diabetes

An updated atrial fibrillation (A-fib) treatment guideline redefines how the disease should be managed and prevented, stressing the importance of lifestyle modifications. Developed by a panel of cardiologists in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, the treatment recommendations reflect a change in how A-fib … Read More

Does Lowering Your Sodium Intake Really Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check?

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a normal range may seem like fundamental advice for keeping your heart and arteries healthy and functioning at their best. But managing high blood pressure is also one of the most important things you can do for your brain function, too. A Massachusetts General … Read More

Many Couples Share High Blood Pressure

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

If your spouse or partner has hypertension, you may be more likely to have it, too, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers analyzed blood pressure data on 3,989 middle-aged and older heterosexual couples in the United States, 1,086 in England, 6,514 in … Read More

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Health Risks

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is associated with a higher risk of health risks, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to two large European study reviews. The studies included data from nearly 10 million mostly adult participants whose UPF intake was determined by food questionnaires and dietary recall … Read More

High Fiber Diet and CVD

May 23, 2024 · Denise Webb · Diabetes

Q: Can eating a diet high in fiber reduce my risk of developing cardiovascular disease? A: Yes, several studies have linked high-fiber diets to a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Current fiber recommendations are for women to consume 25 grams/day and for men to consume 38 grams/day. However, … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Oregano Oil

May 23, 2024 · Maria Stewart · Diabetes

Overview. Oregano oil (Oreganum vulgare), sometimes called wild marjoram oil or winter marjoram oil, is the essential oil extract of the herb oregano, providing many phytochemicals, which are attributed to a range of benefits. Despite well-known culinary uses, the scientific evidence for oregano oil to support health is sparse. Special … Read More

Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?

Apr 24, 2024 · Judith C. Thalhaimer, RD, LDN · Diabetes

The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome— and strategies for addressing it—in the hopes of reducing the high rates of cardiovascular disease in the United States. Called Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, this constellation of health conditions recognizes the strong connections among heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity. … Read More

Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Diabetes

Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may raise the risk of heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine, in February. Scientists were looking for common markers that might reveal new risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and they … Read More

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