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Good news for coffee lovers! Explore the findings of a study on the daily ritual of boiled Greek coffee, revealing potential links to lower blood pressure and improved arterial health. Could this aromatic brew be a hidden contributor to a healthier heart and longer life?
It’s normal for blood pressure to rise during exercise, but some people experience a more pronounced spike in blood pressure during workouts. Scientists and cardiologists now believe this phenomenon could be a marker for future cardiovascular disease. Here’s what you should know about blood pressure, exercise, and heart health.
You’ve heard of hypertension, but how much do you know about exercise hypertension? Your blood pressure rises during exercises and how high it does says something about your future risk of developing hypertension. Here’s why.
Can exercise lower your risk of stroke? If so, how much exercise do you need? Find out what research shows about physical activity and its relationship to stroke risk. You’ll also discover tips for reducing your own risk.
It’s no secret that fast food isn’t healthy. But, is there another reason to avoid eating too many fast food meals? Can eating a meal of fast food increase inflammation? Here’s what you need to know.
Cardiovascular disease is often marked by clogged arteries. But not all cardiovascular disease presents in this classical manner, particularly in women. Women are more prone to have a variant form of heart disease called cardiac syndrome X and it too can lead to a heart attack. Here’s what you need to know.
Interval training is good for fat loss and for the health of your heart, to name a few benefits. Now a new study shows that interval training, even resistance interval training, is healthy for your blood vessels. Find out more.
When it’s hot outside, you can lose a lot of fluid, especially if you’re moving around a lot. Hydration is a must for your health and wellbeing. Still, many myths abound about hydration, what to hydrate with and how much you need to drink. Here are five myths and truths about drinking water and hydration.
You’ve heard it before – drink more water. Now, a new study points out another reason to make sure you’re drinking enough water. It could impact the health of your heart and blood vessels. Find out how even mild dehydration affects your health and how your blood vessels behave.
If you’re trying to eat more plant-based sources of protein, you probably wonder about soy foods and whether it’s a healthy alternative. There’s more than one type of soy and not all are equally healthy. Find out which are beneficial and which you might want to avoid.
Heart disease, the number one cause of mortality in Western countries, is a disease that’s influenced by lifestyle, especially diet. Research suggests adding more plant-based foods can lower your risk for this common health problem – but how? Read on and discover 6 ways plant foods nay lower your risk of heart disease.
At one time, people thought vitamin C might prevent the common cold. Whether it has any effect at all on upper respiratory infections is still unproven, but a new study points out another possible advantage of dietary and high doses of vitamin C – it may offer some of the same benefits exercise does. Find out more about this intriguing finding.
