Exercise Fixes Heart Damage From Too Much Sugar
Eating too much sugar can damage your heart by turning off an important gene that keeps heart cells healthy. Scientists discovered this by studying heart cells …
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How Much Fish Do You Really Need for Brain Health?
Researchers looked at whether eating fish twice a week—as most health guidelines suggest—gives you enough omega-3 fatty acids for your body to work its best. …
Read MoreNew Compound May Help Hearts Stay Young as We Age
Scientists discovered a new group of compounds called Mitorubin that may help keep our hearts healthy as we get older. These compounds work by boosting the …
Read MoreGetting Fit Helps Your Body Handle Stress Better
A large study of over 4,000 Swedish adults found that people who are physically fit handle stress much better than those who aren't. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreEating Fermented Foods May Help You Live Longer
Researchers looked at 50 different studies involving over 3 million people to understand how fermented foods affect how long we live. Fermented foods are foods …
Read MoreAncient Chinese Herbs May Help a Common Type of Heart Failure
Researchers studied two traditional Chinese herbs—Rehmannia glutinosa and Ephedra sinica—to see if they could help people with a specific type of heart failure …
Read MoreVitamin D and Hormones May Protect Heart Health in Menopausal Women
Researchers studied 227 women going through menopause to understand how vitamin D and hormones affect heart health. They found that women with higher vitamin D …
Read MorePlant-Based Burgers vs. Beef: Which Has Healthier Fats?
Researchers in Hungary compared the types of fats found in plant-based meat substitutes and regular ground beef products. They tested hamburger patties and …
Read MoreOnline Heart Rehab Works Better Than In-Person Programs
Researchers looked at 36 studies involving over 7,000 heart patients to compare online cardiac rehabilitation (using apps and video) with traditional in-person …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Fermented Food May Help Lower Cholesterol
Researchers studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that comes from paocai, a traditional fermented Chinese vegetable. In …
Read MoreCan Spirulina Protect Your Heart from Junk Food?
Researchers tested whether spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, could protect rat hearts from damage caused by eating a cafeteria-style diet (lots of …
Read MoreSleep Apnea Patients Need Better Heart Health Habits
Researchers looked at 58 people with obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing stops during sleep) to see how healthy their hearts were. They used a …
Read MoreMost Iranians Do Well on Heart Health, But Exercise and Diet Need Work
Researchers in Iran checked the heart health of over 25,000 adults using a simple 7-point checklist from the American Heart Association. The good news: most …
Read MoreHeart Stent Patients on Dialysis Face Higher Death Risk
Researchers at Mayo Clinic studied over 15,000 patients who received heart stents to open blocked arteries, comparing those with healthy kidneys to those on …
Read MoreFermented Dairy May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers in Finland studied over 5,000 adults to see if eating fermented dairy products like yogurt and cheese could help prevent metabolic syndrome—a group …
Read MorePlant-Based Omega-3s May Help Your Heart and Metabolism
Scientists reviewed research on alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a healthy fat found in plants like flaxseeds, walnuts, and canola oil. This fat is important for …
Read MoreSpecial Chicory Vegetable May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers wanted to know if a special type of chicory vegetable could improve how well blood vessels work and improve cholesterol health. Thirty-two healthy …
Read MoreHow Eating Better Junk Food Helps Kids' Hearts Stay Healthy
Researchers studied 107 kids aged 7-16 with extra belly fat to see if a healthy eating program could improve their heart health. Half the kids followed a …
Read MoreNew Diabetes Drug May Help Your Body Handle Salt Better
Researchers studied how a type of diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors affects how our bodies handle salt. They compared 14 people taking this …
Read MoreWhy a Weird Taste in Your Mouth May Signal Heart Problems
Researchers discovered that people who experience dysgeusia—a condition where food tastes strange or unpleasant—may have a higher risk of heart disease. In …
Read MoreFish Oil Compound May Help Lower Cholesterol in Obese Rats
Researchers tested whether a special compound found in herring oil could help lower cholesterol levels in obese rats. They fed three groups of rats different …
Read MoreYour Blood Pressure During Exercise Predicts Heart Health
Scientists reviewed research showing that how your blood pressure changes when you exercise is a powerful sign of your heart health. People who are more …
Read MoreHidden Fluid Buildup Linked to Poor Eating in Heart Failure Patients
Researchers studied 122 heart failure patients to understand if hidden fluid buildup in the body is connected to not eating enough healthy food. They found …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Heart Health Later
Researchers discovered that when pregnant and nursing mothers eat a high-fat diet, it can cause lasting changes in their sons' blood vessels that make them …
Read MoreSalt and Potassium May Not Affect Blood Pressure as Much as We Thought
Researchers looked at what over 5,500 American adults ate and checked if the amount of salt and potassium in their diets affected their blood pressure. …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Your Heart Beat Better, Study Shows
Researchers studied 24 people with obesity who were at high risk for heart disease. These patients followed a 3-month nutrition program that helped them lose …
Read MoreDoes Combining Healthy Foods and Exercise Beat Doing Just One?
Researchers looked at studies combining polyphenol-rich foods (like berries and dark chocolate) with exercise to see if together they're better for heart and …
Read MoreVitamin D and Heart Health in People With Asthma
Researchers studied thousands of people with asthma to understand how vitamin D levels and genetic differences affect heart health. They found that vitamin D …
Read MorePlant-Based Omega-3 Oils May Boost Heart-Healthy Fats
Researchers tested two plant-based oils—Echium and Ahiflower—to see if they could replace fish oil as a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Damage Heart Function in Just One Month
Researchers discovered how eating a high-fat diet can harm your heart's ability to relax and fill with blood properly—a condition called diastolic dysfunction. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Change How Your Body Fights Chagas Disease
Chagas disease is a serious infection caused by a parasite that can damage the heart. Scientists discovered that the type of fat you eat might affect how your …
Read MoreHow Your Daily Habits Can Prevent Strokes
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain gets blocked or a blood vessel bursts, and it's one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The …
Read MoreWhat Low-Carb Diets Do to Your Blood: A Major Study Reveals
Researchers studied over 57,000 people to understand how low-carbohydrate diets affect the body at a chemical level. They found that different types of …
Read MoreProbiotic Pill Alone Won't Fix Heart Health in Obese Adults
Researchers tested whether a specific probiotic (a type of beneficial bacteria) could improve heart and metabolic health in obese adults over 90 days. While …
Read MoreWeekly Diabetes Pill Works Better Than Daily Dose in New Study
Researchers tested a new way to give a diabetes medication called alogliptin to see if taking it once a week instead of every day could work better and cause …
Read MoreToo Much Salt May Increase Your Risk of Prediabetes
Researchers studied over 57,000 Korean adults to understand how much salt they ate and whether it connected to prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar levels …
Read MoreDoes Omega-6 Fat Increase Heart Inflammation Risk?
Researchers used a special genetic study method to investigate whether omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids—types of healthy fats found in foods like fish and …
Read More8 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Protect Your Heart and Health
A major health review shows that making smart choices about diet, exercise, sleep, and other daily habits can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease and …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound May Help Heart Patients With Irregular Heartbeats
Researchers discovered that berberine, a natural compound found in certain plants, may help treat a serious heart condition where the heart struggles to relax …
Read MoreCan Eating Only During a 10-Hour Window Help People With Metabolic Syndrome?
Researchers are testing whether time-restricted eating—eating all your food within a 10-hour window and fasting for 14 hours—could help people with metabolic …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Damage Multiple Body Systems
Researchers fed 35 monkeys a high-fat diet for 18 months to understand how unhealthy eating affects the body. After just six months, the monkeys developed high …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes Linked to Heart Health Problems Years Later
Researchers studied over 6,700 women to understand how gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—affects heart health years after …
Read MoreNew Blood Markers Could Help Predict Heart Disease Risk
Scientists have discovered that two types of fatty substances in your blood called ceramides and sphingomyelins may be better at predicting heart disease risk …
Read MoreWhich Healthy Fat Is Better for Your Heart?
Researchers compared two types of healthy fats to see which one is better for your heart health. They looked at 53 different studies involving 1,690 people and …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Your Heart and Liver Stay Healthy
Scientists studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus crispatus that naturally lives in women's bodies. They discovered this bacteria might do …
Read MoreHigh-Phosphate Diets May Damage Heart and Kidney Health
Researchers studied how eating a Western-style diet high in phosphate (a mineral found in processed foods and animal products) affects kidney and heart health. …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Say About Mediterranean and DASH Diets for Heart Health
Researchers are discussing how two popular heart-healthy diets—the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—might work even better when combined. This conversation …
Read MoreCombining Two Heart-Healthy Diets: What Scientists Are Learning
Researchers are exploring how combining two popular healthy eating plans—the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—might help people manage high blood pressure …
Read MoreFlaxseed Supplement Could Help Cows Produce Healthier Milk
Researchers tested whether adding a special supplement made from flaxseed and peas to cow feed could help produce milk with more omega-3 fatty acids—the …
Read MoreWhy Folate Matters for Your Heart Health
Scientists have discovered an important connection between a B vitamin called folate and heart health. When your body doesn't get enough folate, a harmful …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods May Hurt Your Heart and Health
A major health organization reviewed what scientists know about ultra-processed foods—the heavily manufactured snacks and convenience items we eat every day. …
Read MoreHIV Medication May Raise Cholesterol Levels in Some Patients
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 450 adults with HIV who were taking a common HIV medication called dolutegravir. They found that about 74% of these patients …
Read MoreHow Ketones May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers reviewed how a special type of diet that produces ketones—molecules your body makes when eating very few carbohydrates—might help hearts function …
Read MoreDairy Foods May Help Protect Your Heart Through Gut Bacteria
Researchers followed over 1,200 adults in China for about 6 years to understand how dairy products affect heart health. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreShould You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Pills for Your Heart?
Researchers looked at whether taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is good or bad for heart health. This is important because millions of people take these …
Read MoreThe Right Nutrients May Help Your Thyroid and Heart Work Better
Your thyroid is a small gland that controls how fast your body works and how your heart beats. When your thyroid doesn't work properly, it can affect your …
Read MoreEating Healthy to Protect Your Heart: What Science Shows
Researchers wanted to understand if a special eating plan designed to prevent weight gain could also protect your heart. They created something called the …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast and Late-Night Eating Linked to Heart Health Problems
Researchers followed over 30,000 Chinese adults for several years to understand how eating habits affect cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. They found …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Flavonoids May Help Protect Your Heart
Scientists reviewed research on flavonoids—natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and chocolate—to understand how they might help prevent heart …
Read MoreLive Bacteria in Food May Help People With Kidney Disease Live Longer
Researchers looked at thousands of people with chronic kidney disease to see if eating foods with live bacteria (like yogurt and fermented foods) could help …
Read MoreCan Barberry Berries Help Your Heart and Weight?
Researchers looked at 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with heart health and weight. Barberry is a small red berry …
Read MorePlant Compounds Team Up to Lower Cholesterol and Fight Cell Damage
Researchers tested two plant-based compounds—phytosterols and phospholipids—to see if they could help people with high cholesterol. In a study with 82 people, …
Read MoreNew Supplement Shows Promise for Heart Health and Weight
Researchers tested a supplement called polyglucosamine L112 to see if it could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition that increases heart disease …
Read MoreWhat Women Should Know About TMAO and Heart Health
Researchers studied how certain foods eaten by women after menopause affect chemicals in the body that might increase heart disease risk. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad for Your Heart
A major health organization just released new guidance about ultra-processed foods and how they affect your heart and metabolism. Ultra-processed foods are …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Control Weight and Heart Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach play a huge role in whether you develop metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MorePurple Berry Extract May Help Heart Health in Older Adults
Researchers tested whether a supplement made from aronia berries (also called chokeberries) could help older adults with metabolic syndrome—a condition …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in controlling your cholesterol and fat levels in your blood. …
Read MoreBlack Cumin Seeds May Help Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Fat
Researchers tested whether black cumin seeds (a spice used in traditional medicine) could help with weight and cholesterol problems. In lab tests, black cumin …
Read MoreVitamin D and Blood Clotting Link to Heart Attack Severity
Researchers studied 300 heart attack patients across three countries to understand how vitamin D and a blood protein called fibrinogen relate to heart attack …
Read MoreShort Bursts of Exercise Help Protect Hearts in Diabetic Rats
Researchers discovered that intense interval training—short bursts of hard exercise followed by rest—may help protect the hearts of animals with type 2 …
Read MoreWhy Dates Are Nature's Healthy Snack for Your Body
Dates are packed with nutrients and natural compounds that may help protect your health in several ways. This review looked at dozens of studies about dates …
Read MoreB Vitamins May Not Prevent Heart Artery Problems
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to study whether B vitamins and a substance called homocysteine affect serious heart artery diseases. They looked at …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diets Help Weight Loss and Heart Health, But Watch LDL Cholesterol
Researchers analyzed 174 studies involving over 11,000 people to see how low-carbohydrate diets affect heart health and body weight. They found that eating …
Read MoreCan Quercetin Help Lower Cholesterol? New Research Says Maybe
Researchers studied a special form of quercetin, a natural compound found in apples, onions, and berries, to see if it could help people with unhealthy …
Read MoreHow to Eat Better to Fix Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists reviewed many studies about how food affects a common cholesterol problem called atherogenic dyslipidemia, where people have too many triglycerides …
Read MorePlant Compounds May Help Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Researchers tested whether two plant-based compounds—phytosterols and phosphatidylcholine—could help lower cholesterol in rats with high cholesterol levels. …
Read MoreRed Wine Compound May Help Prevent Hardening of Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine and grapes, may help prevent vascular calcification—a condition where blood …
Read MoreCan Plant Foods Beat Pills for Weight Loss and Heart Health?
Researchers are testing whether eating more plant-based foods rich in natural compounds called polyphenols works better than taking supplements for weight loss …
Read MoreWhy Low Vitamin D May Harm Your Heart During Sleep
A new study explores how vitamin D deficiency might damage the nervous system that controls your heart, especially in people with sleep apnea—a condition where …
Read MoreHow Your Heart Handles Big Meals and Exercise With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers wanted to understand how different types of meals affect the heart's nervous system in people with type 2 diabetes. They studied 11 adults who ate …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Extract Help Fight Aging Inflammation?
Researchers studied whether a cocoa supplement could reduce inflammation in older adults. Over 2 years, nearly 600 people aged 60 and up took either a cocoa …
Read MoreHow Your Cell's Power Plants Age and What Scientists Can Do About It
Scientists are discovering that tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria—which act like power plants—have their own control systems that change as …
Read MoreEating Beef the Mediterranean Way Keeps Your Gut Healthy
Researchers wanted to know if eating beef as part of a Mediterranean diet (which includes lots of vegetables, healthy oils, and whole grains) affects your gut …
Read MoreBerberine: A Plant Compound That May Help With Diabetes and Heart Health
Berberine is a natural substance found in plants that scientists are studying for its potential health benefits. Researchers reviewed many studies about …
Read MoreFoods That Help Your Heart Work Better: What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 133 studies to find out which foods and eating patterns help your heart's blood vessels stay healthy. They found that eating fruits, …
Read MoreWhich Type of Hard Fat Is Better for Your Heart?
Researchers wanted to know if two different types of hard fats commonly used in processed foods affect your heart health differently. They had 47 healthy …
Read MorePsyllium Fiber: A Natural Supplement That May Help Your Digestion and Heart
Psyllium husk is a natural fiber from plant seeds that's been used as a health supplement for years. Scientists have discovered it can help you feel fuller …
Read MoreTree Bark Extract May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome in New Study
Researchers tested whether an extract from magnolia tree bark could help prevent metabolic syndrome—a group of health problems including high blood pressure, …
Read MoreProbiotics and Fish Oil Together May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Researchers tested whether combining probiotics (good bacteria) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) could help reduce obesity and improve health in …
Read MorePurple Potatoes May Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Researchers discovered that purple potatoes might help prevent high blood pressure by changing the bacteria in your gut. In a study with rats, those eating …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Changes Your Blood Fat Levels More Than You Think
Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies about how different diets affect the fats in your blood. They found that what you eat has a huge impact on your blood …
Read MoreHow Different Diets Can Fix Your Body's Metabolism
Scientists reviewed tons of research about how the food we eat affects our body's ability to stay healthy. They found that eating certain types of diets—like …
Read MoreCardamom May Help Protect Heart and Kidneys From Damage
Researchers tested whether cardamom extract could protect rats' hearts and kidneys from damage caused by a cancer drug and unhealthy diet. They found that …
Read MoreDoes the Keto Diet Harm Your Heart? New Study Raises Questions
Researchers looked at whether the ketogenic diet—a popular low-carb, high-fat eating plan—might damage heart health over time. They compared 28 people who …
Read MoreCan Vitamin E Help Lower Bad Cholesterol? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at eight studies testing a special form of vitamin E called tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) on animals with high cholesterol. They found …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Changes Your Body's Chemistry in Just 2 Weeks
Researchers wanted to find out if eating a healthy diet actually changes the chemicals in your body in measurable ways. They had 34 healthy adults eat either a …
Read MoreSafflower vs. Cholesterol Medicine: Which Works Better?
Researchers tested whether safflower, a natural plant, could lower high cholesterol as well as atorvastatin, a common prescription medication. They gave rats …
Read MoreJunk Food and High Blood Pressure Start Young
Researchers studied over 1,000 children ages 5-9 to understand how eating habits and lifestyle affect their blood vessels and blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreVitamin A Deficiency May Protect Hearts After Heart Attacks
Scientists discovered something surprising: in mice with a specific genetic condition, having low vitamin A levels actually protected the heart from rupturing …
Read MoreLosing Weight Helps Older Adults' Heart Health
Researchers studied 518 older adults (average age 70) who were overweight and followed either a special heart-healthy diet or a regular diet for 3 years. Both …
Read MoreVegans and Vegetarians May Need Omega-3 Supplements
Researchers compared omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood of vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat-eaters. They found that vegans and vegetarians who …
Read MoreEating Tomatoes at the Right Time May Help You Live Longer
Researchers studied over 6,000 adults to see how eating tomatoes at different times of year affects how long people live. They found that eating fresh tomatoes …
Read MoreWhat Vegetarians' Blood Shows About Heart Health
Researchers compared the blood chemistry of 222 vegetarians and 222 meat-eaters in China to understand how diet affects heart health. They found that …
Read MoreHeart Doctor Explains Why Some Supplements Might Help Your Health
A cardiologist (heart doctor) named Dr. Heather Shenkman has written about dietary supplements and how they might support heart health and overall wellness. …
Read MoreWhat Pharmacists Really Know About Fish Oil Supplements
Researchers asked nearly 600 pharmacists across the United States about their knowledge and recommendations regarding omega-3 fish oil supplements. They found …
Read MoreWhat Mediterranean and Chinese Diets Teach Us About Living Longer
Researchers from Italy and China came together to study two famous healthy eating styles: the Mediterranean diet from Southern Europe and Cantonese cuisine …
Read MoreHow Barley Could Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Barley contains a special fiber called beta-glucan that acts like a natural immune booster in your body. Scientists have discovered that this fiber talks to …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Baby's Heart Health
Researchers studied how a mother's diet during pregnancy affects her baby's developing heart and nervous system. They found that when pregnant mice ate a …
Read MoreCan Quercetin Lower Cholesterol Like Medicine?
Researchers tested whether quercetin, a natural compound found in plants, could help lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation in rabbits with high cholesterol …
Read MoreFish and Omega-3 Pills Both Boost Heart-Healthy Levels in Young Adults
Researchers wanted to know if eating fish or taking omega-3 supplements actually works to improve heart health markers in young people. They studied 40 healthy …
Read MoreDiet Quality Matters More Than Being Vegetarian or Meat-Eater
Researchers compared 110 adults who eat meat with those who eat only plants to see which group had healthier hearts. They found something surprising: both …
Read MoreStretching Your Forearms May Help Your Heart Relax Better
Researchers studied how stretching affects the heart and nervous system in young adults. They had 24 healthy people do passive forearm stretches (where someone …
Read MoreWeight Loss Surgery May Help Teen Hearts Recover
Severe obesity can damage the heart, especially in teenagers. Researchers studied whether weight loss surgery could help fix this damage in teens aged 14-16 …
Read MorePCOS Treatments May Change Heart Health Markers in Women
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have different cholesterol patterns than other women, but some of these differences may actually protect their …
Read MoreHow Diabetes Drugs Can Help You Lose Weight
Scientists reviewed different medications used to treat diabetes and discovered that some can help people lose weight while controlling blood sugar. These …
Read MoreNew CF Treatments Help Lungs But May Affect Heart Health
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. Recently, powerful new medicines called highly effective modulator …
Read MoreB Vitamins and Blood Pressure: What Your Age Matters Most
Researchers looked at how different B vitamins in people's diets affect their blood pressure, and they found something surprising: the effect depends on how …
Read MoreSpecial Oil Helps Rats Handle High-Fat Diets Better
Researchers tested a special oil called sacha inchi oil to see if it could help bodies handle fatty foods better. They gave rats different diets—some normal, …
Read MoreKeto Diet Shows Mixed Results for Heart Health in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers studied seven people with bipolar disorder who tried a ketogenic diet (a high-fat, low-carb eating plan) for three months. The diet helped with …
Read MoreDoes Cocoa Extract Change Heart-Health Chemicals in Your Blood?
Researchers wanted to know if eating cocoa extract supplements could change two important chemicals in your blood called TMAO and choline. These chemicals are …
Read MoreExercise Plus Supplements May Help Repair Drug-Damaged Hearts
Researchers studied whether exercise and a special supplement called NBS could help repair heart damage caused by methamphetamine use. Using 104 rats, they …
Read MoreBergamot Leaves May Help Protect Heart Health in Obesity
Researchers tested whether bergamot leaf extract could help protect the hearts of obese rats. Obesity can cause the heart to change shape and become inflamed, …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Researchers studied over 12,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might protect your heart, kidneys, and metabolism. …
Read MoreMinerals in Food May Help Boost Good Cholesterol in Diabetes
Researchers studied how minerals from food affect cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. They found that eating foods rich in certain minerals …
Read MoreBeef vs. Plant-Based Meat: Which Helps Your Heart Health?
Researchers wanted to know if eating lean beef every day is better or worse for your heart than eating plant-based meat. They studied 52 healthy women aged …
Read MoreCould Rare Sugars Help Control Blood Sugar and Heart Health?
Researchers reviewed studies about rare sugars—special types of sweeteners that work differently in your body than regular sugar. Scientists found that rare …
Read MoreYour Body's 24-Hour Clock: Why Timing Matters for Heart Health
Your body runs on a natural 24-hour schedule that controls everything from when you feel hungry to how your heart works. When this schedule gets disrupted—like …
Read MoreCan Nuts and Beans Help Keep Your Blood Clots Healthy?
Researchers reviewed scientific evidence about how nuts and legumes (beans, lentils, peas) might help control blood clotting. Your blood needs to clot to stop …
Read MoreHeart Attack Recovery Program Helps Patients Stay Healthy
After a heart attack or chest pain emergency, patients need to make big lifestyle changes to prevent another event. This study tested whether a structured …
Read MoreCan CoQ10 Supplements Help Statin Users With Muscle Pain?
Millions of people take statin drugs to lower cholesterol and protect their hearts, but some experience muscle pain and weakness as a side effect. Scientists …
Read MoreSpecial Chocolate Compound Protects Blood Vessels During Long Sitting
Sitting for long periods can harm your blood vessels and increase heart disease risk, even in young, healthy people. Scientists tested whether a special …
Read MoreDoes the Mediterranean Diet Really Help Your Heart?
The Mediterranean diet has a great reputation for heart health, but new research suggests the story might be more complicated. Scientists reviewed 20 studies …
Read MoreNew Ways to Treat High Cholesterol When Your Kidneys Need Help
High cholesterol and kidney disease often go hand-in-hand, creating extra health risks. Doctors now have many more treatment options than they used to, …
Read MoreBrown Rice Bran May Help With Hunger, Mood, and Metabolism
Researchers studied whether adding brown rice bran powder to a regular diet could help people with metabolic syndrome—a condition involving weight, blood …
Read MoreKimchi May Help Protect Heart Health in Middle-Aged Men
Researchers studied whether eating kimchi—a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish—could help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that protect the heart. …
Read MoreEpilepsy Drugs May Speed Up Artery Hardening
Researchers combined results from 31 studies to understand how epilepsy and seizure medications affect heart health. They found that people with epilepsy show …
Read MoreCan Ginger Help Your Heart? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 41 studies to see if ginger supplements could help heart health. They found that ginger may help lower blood sugar levels, reduce certain …
Read MoreHeart Attack Recovery: How Exercise Changes Your Body's Healing Chemicals
When people recover from a heart attack, cardiac rehabilitation programs (supervised exercise and education) help their hearts heal. Researchers discovered …
Read MoreStomach Balloon Helps Man With Heart Problems Lose Nearly Half His Weight
A man with severe heart problems caused by obesity experienced remarkable improvement after doctors placed a special balloon in his stomach to help him eat …
Read MoreCan Ashwagandha Help Lower Cholesterol in Overweight Adults?
Researchers tested whether ashwagandha, a plant-based supplement, could help improve cholesterol levels in overweight Mexican adults. In a 40-day study with 43 …
Read MoreHealthy Grocery Delivery Lowers Blood Pressure in Black Adults
Researchers tested whether delivering healthy groceries to people's homes could lower their blood pressure. They studied 180 Black adults in Boston who had …
Read MoreHidden Danger in Street Food: Why Trans Fats Matter
Researchers in Tbilisi, Georgia tested popular street foods to measure how much trans fat they contain. Trans fats are unhealthy fats that can increase your …
Read MoreSpecial Salt Could Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem in Australia, and eating too much regular salt while not getting enough potassium makes it worse. Doctors in …
Read MoreEating More Plants May Help Prevent High Blood Pressure in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 4,000 older adults in China for about 3 years to see if eating more plant-based foods could help prevent high blood pressure. They …
Read MoreWhy Your Vitamin D Levels Matter for Heart Health
A new research article explores how vitamin D—a nutrient your body makes from sunlight and gets from certain foods—may play an important role in preventing …
Read MoreSurgery May Help Kidney Patients Live Longer and Healthier
Researchers studied two ways to treat a serious condition that affects people with kidney disease. Some patients had surgery to remove problematic glands, …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet + Exercise Works Better Together for Heart Health
Researchers tested whether eating a Mediterranean diet and exercising together work better than doing either one alone. Two hundred people with belly fat and …
Read MoreWhy Nigerians Are Eating Too Much Salt (And How to Fix It)
Researchers studied what Nigerian adults eat to understand where all their salt comes from. They found that people in Nigeria are eating almost twice as much …
Read MoreCan a B Vitamin Protect Teen Hearts from Binge Drinking?
Researchers studied how binge drinking affects the hearts of teenage rats and whether folic acid (a B vitamin) could help protect them. They found that binge …
Read MoreHow Exercise Boosts Heart Health in People with High Cholesterol
Researchers studied how intense exercise and a natural body chemical called NAD+ protect the heart from damage caused by high cholesterol. Using mice with high …
Read MoreWhat Mom Takes During Pregnancy May Help Kids' Blood Pressure Later
Researchers followed children in rural China for 14 years to see if vitamins their mothers took during pregnancy affected their blood pressure as teenagers. …
Read MoreTaurine Supplements May Help Your Heart and Blood Sugar
Researchers looked at 34 different studies about taurine, a natural substance found in food and made by your body. They found that taking taurine supplements …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise for Lowering Cholesterol Without Statin Side Effects
Scientists discovered a new experimental compound called B11 that may help lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and liver. Unlike some existing …
Read MoreHow Much Fish Oil Do You Really Need? Global Guidelines Explained
Scientists looked at dietary guidelines from around the world to understand how much omega-3 fatty acids people should eat. These special fats, found mainly in …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Lower High Cholesterol Risk
Researchers studied over 21,000 American adults to understand how diet affects cholesterol levels and gut health. They created a scoring system to measure how …
Read MoreSpecial Eggs Boost Omega-3 Levels Better Than Regular Eggs
Researchers wanted to see if eggs enriched with omega-3 fatty acids could help people get more of these healthy fats in their blood. They had 43 healthy people …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heart Recover Better After Weight Loss
Researchers studied how a medication called finerenone could help the heart recover when people lose weight after obesity. Using mice that were fed an …
Read MoreCollagen Supplements Don't Lower Blood Pressure in New Study
Researchers tested whether a popular supplement made from pig collagen could help people with extra weight lower their blood pressure and improve their heart …
Read MoreLosing Weight Fast Improves Heart Health in Just 8 Weeks
Researchers studied 71 people with obesity who followed a strict diet for 8 weeks to see how weight loss affects heart and blood vessel health. The study found …
Read MoreCan Eating Purslane Lower Your Blood Pressure?
Researchers combined results from five studies to see if purslane, a leafy green plant, could help lower blood pressure in adults. They found that eating …
Read MoreYour Genes May Control How Well You Use Omega-3 Fish Oil
Scientists have discovered that your genes play a big role in how your body uses omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats found in fish and other foods. …
Read MoreMaking Soy Sauce Healthier: Less Salt, Same Great Taste
Soy sauce is a popular condiment in Malaysia, but it contains a lot of salt—sometimes as much as a teaspoon per tablespoon. Researchers tested whether they …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Heart and Brain Health Through a Hidden Protein
Scientists studied over 300,000 people to understand how genes affect a protein called homocysteine, which can influence heart and brain health. They found …
Read MoreNew Diet Plan Helps Older Adults Lower Cholesterol
Researchers in China tested a new eating plan designed specifically for older adults with high cholesterol. The plan combined ideas from Mediterranean and DASH …
Read MoreNew Tool Helps Doctors Spot Nutrition Problems in Heart Patients
Doctors often miss malnutrition (not getting enough nutrients) in heart patients when they arrive at the hospital. Researchers in India created and tested a …
Read MoreHow Lycopene Works Better With Other Foods
Lycopene is a natural red pigment found in tomatoes and other fruits that helps protect your body from damage. Scientists have discovered that lycopene works …
Read MoreEating More Antioxidants May Protect Normal-Weight People's Hearts
Researchers studied over 4,500 normal-weight adults to see if eating foods rich in antioxidants could protect their hearts and prevent metabolic problems. …
Read MoreGetting Moving After a Heart Attack Saves Lives
When someone has a heart attack, starting exercise and recovery programs quickly—within days or weeks—can dramatically improve their chances of getting better. …
Read MoreYogurt with Probiotics May Help Bones in Kidney Disease
Researchers tested whether yogurt and probiotics could help protect bones and hearts in animals with chronic kidney disease. They found that yogurt enriched …
Read MoreHeart Health Habits May Help Women Get Pregnant
Researchers looked at data from over 2,500 women to see if having a healthy heart was connected to fertility. They found that women with better overall heart …
Read MoreCommon Diabetes Drug May Help Protect Heart Function
Researchers studied whether metformin, a widely-used diabetes medication, could help protect the heart in people with diabetes. Using mice with type 2 …
Read MoreWhy Heart Patients Struggle to Stay Healthy: Real Stories
Researchers in Iran interviewed 31 heart disease patients and 8 healthcare workers to understand why people with heart problems find it hard to make healthy …
Read MoreEating Better for Your Heart and the Planet
Scientists looked at dozens of studies to understand how the foods we eat affect both our heart health and the environment. They found that eating more plants …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Diabetes Changes Blood Fluid Levels
Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes have slightly more fluid in their blood compared to people without diabetes. Even more interesting, the type …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Help Your Heart? New Study Has Surprising Answers
Researchers looked at 130 adults to understand how vitamin D levels connect to heart health and body weight. They found that vitamin D and body weight affect …
Read MoreWhat Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than You Think
A new review in a top nutrition journal suggests that not all dietary fats affect your heart health the same way. Researchers looked at how different types of …
Read MoreExercise + Early Eating Window Boosts Brain Power and Heart Health
A new study tested whether combining exercise with eating during specific times of day could help women with extra weight feel better and think clearer. …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet: A Natural Way to Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers reviewed decades of scientific studies to understand how the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables, and whole grains—helps lower …
Read MoreWhy Different Types of Obesity Damage Hearts in Different Ways
Scientists compared two groups of mice with heart problems caused in different ways: one group ate an unhealthy high-fat diet, while the other had genetic …
Read MoreWhy Med School Stress Affects Your Heart Health
Researchers studied 195 first-year medical students in Colombia to understand how stress affects their hearts and emotions. They found that three out of four …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Fermented Pork May Help Fix Unhealthy Fat Levels
Scientists studied a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum found in traditional Thai fermented pork. They gave this bacteria to rats eating …
Read MoreHeart Health and Thyroid Function May Be Connected
Researchers studied nearly 4,000 Americans to understand if heart and metabolism health is linked to how well the thyroid works. The thyroid is a small gland …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Heart Health Risk
Researchers looked at how different eating patterns relate to heart disease and metabolic health in people without existing health problems. By studying what …
Read MoreTwo Diabetes Drugs Together Help Hearts Work Better
Researchers tested whether two diabetes medications work better together to improve heart health in mice that ate a high-fat diet. They found that combining …
Read MoreCan Wine Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome? What Science Shows
Researchers reviewed scientific evidence about whether compounds in wine, especially red wine, can help prevent metabolic syndrome—a condition where people …
Read MoreDoes Chitosan Supplement Help Overweight Women's Cholesterol?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide could help improve cholesterol levels and body shape in overweight and obese Thai …
Read MoreOmega-3s: The Healthy Fat That Fights Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids are special types of healthy fats found in foods like fish and seeds that your body needs but can't make on its own. Scientists have …
Read MoreLosing Teeth May Hurt Your Heart Health, Study Shows
Researchers in Japan studied over 215,000 adults to understand how losing teeth affects heart health. They found that people missing certain teeth, especially …
Read MoreBreastfeeding May Help New Moms Sleep Better and Eat Healthier
A large review of 60 studies involving over 57,000 new mothers found that breastfeeding appears to support healthier habits after giving birth. Mothers who …
Read MoreDaily Multivitamins Don't Lower Blood Pressure for Most Older Adults
A large study of nearly 9,000 older adults found that taking daily multivitamin supplements didn't prevent high blood pressure or lower blood pressure readings …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Fights Body Inflammation Better Than Regular Diets
Scientists looked at 33 studies involving 3,476 people to see if the Mediterranean diet reduces inflammation in the body. They found that people eating …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
Read MoreChia Seeds May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed multiple studies involving about 2,500 people to see if chia seeds really improve health. They found that eating chia seeds regularly may …
Read MoreCholesterol Pills May Help Protect Against Depression, Study Finds
A large review of 15 studies involving over 5 million people found that taking statin medications (cholesterol-lowering pills) may be linked to a 16% lower …
Read MoreStone Age Diet Scores Don't Predict Weight Loss Success in New Study
Researchers tested two different ways to measure how closely people follow a Stone Age (Paleolithic) diet in a 2-year weight loss study. They found that both …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Prevent Heart Rhythm Problems After Heart Surgery
Researchers looked at four studies involving 694 people who had heart bypass surgery to see if taking vitamin D could prevent a common heart rhythm problem …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Plus Forest Time Lower Bad Cholesterol?
Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether combining a heart-healthy diet called MIND with regular forest visits can lower bad cholesterol in adults over 50. …
Read MoreCan Cutting Plastic Use Help Your Heart and Weight? New Study Finds Out
Scientists are testing whether avoiding plastic products for just 4 weeks can improve heart health and weight in adults who are overweight. The PERTH study …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Score Linked to Better Heart Health in New Study
Researchers studied how a special eating score called the Dietary Obesity Prevention Score relates to heart health. This score measures how well someone's diet …
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Habits Cut Death Risk for People with Diabetic Kidney Disease
A large study of 1,745 people with diabetic kidney disease found that following eight key healthy lifestyle habits significantly reduced their risk of dying. …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreHow Cooking Methods May Affect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Sugar
Scientists are studying harmful compounds called AGEs that form when food is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling or frying. These compounds may …
Read MoreHeart Health in Transgender Adults Similar to General Population
Researchers studied heart health in 86 transgender and gender diverse adults taking hormone therapy. They found that overall heart health scores were similar …
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Your Heart? Scientists Compare 8 Popular Diets
Scientists compared 8 popular diets to see which ones work best for heart health. They looked at over 1,600 people following diets like keto, Mediterranean, …
Read MoreCelery May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar, Study Shows
Scientists looked at 10 studies involving 511 people to see if celery can help with high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol problems. They found that …
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