Heart Health Archives

News Briefs July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that smoking cannabis poses cardiovascular risks similar to tobacco. To make that determination researchers analyzed data from 430,000 U.S. adults ages 18 to 74. The participants answered health … Read More

Ask the EN Experts July 2024

Jun 25, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Cancer

Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as we age. For older Americans, regular intake of too many sweets can have dire consequences. Studies have revealed some pretty alarming outcomes associated with too much sugar, especially on the heart. High sugar intake can … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Rose Hip

Jun 25, 2024 · Bridget Cassady · Cancer

“Of all flowers, me thinks a rose is best.”—William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, The Two Noble Kinsmen. Like Shakespeare, many value the aesthetic appeal of a rose. But, what about its taste? While consuming this beautiful plant may not be the first thing that comes to mind, parts of the … Read More

Heart of the Matter

Jun 25, 2024 · Matthew Kadey · Cancer

When you hear “heart-healthy diet,” you probably think of the Mediterranean or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diets or perhaps even the Blue Zone way of eating. To some degree, what all these diets have in common is an emphasis on eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. However, there … Read More

Kudos to Carrots!

Jun 25, 2024 · Lori Zanteson · Cancer

The Folklore. Famously orange, but now common in a rainbow of colors, carrots are among the most consumed vegetables in the U.S. Carrots were first cultivated about 1,100 years ago in the Afghanistan region, but seeds from its predecessor, the wild carrot, have been found in Europe almost 5,000 years … Read More

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

Jun 25, 2024 · UHN Staff · Cancer

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 · Cancer

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 · Cancer

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 · Cancer

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 · Cancer

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

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