Heart Health Category

New Study Shows Brewed Coffee vs. Espresso May Affect Cholesterol Levels Differently in Men and Women

Recent research suggests that when it comes to coffee, there's a lot more to consider than its flavor. It turns out that different types of coffee impact cholesterol levels differently, and these effects may be different ...

Allergies, Asthma Linked to Heart Disease

New research released this spring is nothing to sneeze at: Allergies and asthma are linked to heart disease, although the exact cause of the connection isn't definitive. In fact, it could be a combination of ...

Study Finds Signs of Heart Disease in Women Often Missed

Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease and heart attacks, are the leading cause of death in the United States and many other developed countries. Each year in the U.S. alone, nearly 700,000 people die from heart disease, ...

Study Reveals U.S. Heart Disease Prevention Is Working

We know that coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States, but a recent study that collected 60 years of data indicates that heart disease prevention is working. When ...

Alpha-Linolenic Acid: Plant-Based Omega-3 Supports Heart, Cognition

It's no secret that heart disease is an epidemic in the United States. After all, the American Heart Association reports that nearly half of Americans have heart disease, and according the Centers for Disease Control ...

Eat Avocado Twice a Week for Heart Health

A study published last month in the Journal of the American Heart Association examined the relationship between avocado intake and long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. It turns out that eating avocado twice a week for ...

New Study Shows that Daily Cranberry Consumption Improves Heart Health

Cranberries are well-known for their ability to relieve urinary tract infections and reduce inflammation, but did you know that they are also good for vascular health? A new study suggests that consuming whole cranberry powder ...

Study: Protein Variety May Lower Hypertension Risk

A diet rich in protein is linked to a number of health benefits for both middle-aged and older adults, including help with weight management, bone health and retention of muscle mass. Can protein lower high blood ...

Housework, Gardening Boost Heart Health for Older Women

Many can attest that it's good for the soul, but is gardening good for the heart? Does it "count" as exercise? A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association aimed to answer the ...

Deadly Stroke on Rise Among Young, Middle-Aged Adults

There is an odd trend going on as it relates to the incidence of stroke in the United States: The rate of strokes is declining in Americans aged 75 and over while it's actually increasing ...