Heart Health

Taking a Diuretic? Here’s What You Need to Know

Nov 29, 2023 · · Heart Health
Blood pressure (defined as the force of the blood in your arteries against your artery walls) typically rises as you get older. There are things you can do to ensure that the increase is moderate—for example, numerous studies have shown that getting sufficient physical activity and consuming a healthy diet … Read More
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Produce Prescriptions” Boost Health

Nov 29, 2023 · · Heart Health
Access to free fruits and vegetables through programs that offer “produce prescriptions” for gift cards or vouchers for produce at grocery stores or farmers markets can result in measurable health benefits, research shows. The study used data from 1,800 children and 2,100 adults participating in produce prescription programs where they … Read More

Ask the EN Experts December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Heart Health
We are continuously on the search for improved longevity—scientists, researchers, and everyday people participate in the quest to identify ways to live longer while maintaining good health for as long as possible The evidence that has been gathered over time has shown us that there are many behaviors and practices … Read More

Research Roundup December 2023

Nov 29, 2023 · · Heart Health
• Less Salt May Benefit the Heart. Avoiding adding salt to meals or avoiding salt altogether may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious heart condition, researchers found. The study used data from more than 500,000 people aged 40 to 70 across … Read More

Give Soda the Boot

Oct 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Although the debate rages on about whether or not soda should be allowed in schools and major cities, one thing is for sure: each individual can make a personal choice to limit or quit drinking soda altogether. What about you? Are you ready to kick soda to the curb for … Read More

Research Round Up November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
• Strawberries Help Brain, Heart. Two servings of strawberries a day may help improve cognitive function, lower blood pressure, and increase antioxidant capacity, researchers say. A group of 35 healthy men and women, ages 66 to 78,  ate 26 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder (equivalent of two servings of fresh … Read More

News Briefs November 2023

Oct 26, 2023 · · Heart Health
Hearing Loss Reversed in Mice New research from King’s College London has successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used a genetic approach to fix deafness in mice with a defective Spns2 gene, restoring their hearing abilities in low and … Read More

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