Modern life isn’t always good for our hearts. We sit for nine hours a day, regularly face intense stress, and overdo it on unhealthy food. No wonder cardiovascular disease is…

Heart attacks and strokes rarely happen out of the blue; they’re typically triggered by specific risk factors. A team of cardiologists from Northwestern University in Illinois analyzed health data from…

, High blood pressure, a major risk factor for death from heart disease, requires regular monitoring starting in childhood. A new study by researchers from leading scientific centers in the…

We often consider salt to be the main enemy of blood pressure. However, recent studies reveal that excess sugar can be just as harmful. It’s hidden in sodas, sweets, ready-made…

A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences reports that the body’s aging process hits a turning point around age 50. By examining changes in proteins in people of varying…

Researchers at the University of Ottawa in Canada found that inconsistent bedtimes and wake-up times raise the risk of stroke, heart attack, and heart failure by 26 percent—even for people…

In a recent study, a team of South Korean researchers sought to determine whether the cardiovascular system of a cigarette smoker could eventually resemble that of someone who has never…

A University of Milan study suggests you might want to rethink your daily walking routine. When it comes to walking for health, total distance may not be the point. The…

Because of its harmful effects, some researchers have called prolonged standing the “new smoking.” Standing isn’t a cure-all for problems caused by long periods of sitting. In fact, standing can…

Researchers at Monash University in Australia found that a seemingly mundane problem—constipation—is an underestimated risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart attack, and stroke. What Did the Scientists…

Specifically, carrying excess weight for a decade was linked to a 60 percent higher chance of heart attack or stroke in both men and women approaching age 50. Timely treatment…

A recent study from Columbia University Medical Center in New York sheds new light on how anger affects the cardiovascular system — and helps explain why anger-related stress can trigger…

Want to live longer? Start taking the stairs. A University of East Anglia analysis found that choosing stairs over the elevator can protect you from cardiovascular disease — including heart…

Researchers at Nanjing Medical University in China found that catching extra sleep on weekends isn’t just a luxury — it can cut your risk of heart attack and stroke. How…

A new seven-year study conducted by a team from the University of Sorbonne Paris-Nord involved 100,000 volunteers. Each participant filled out 15 food diaries, meticulously recording information about their meal…

“When thinking about longevity, most of us would benefit from switching to a plant-based diet,” said Christopher Gardner, lead author of the new study and a nutrition scientist at Stanford…

A team of American and British scientists conducted a comprehensive study on the benefits of climbing stairs for heart health. Researchers analyzed data from 458,860 adults in the UK Biobank,…

Laughter has long been called the best medicine. Brazilian researchers ran a study to see whether laughter therapy could improve cardiovascular symptoms and be beneficial for health. They found that…

American researchers are calling for a reevaluation of recommendations about full-fat dairy. They say unprocessed red meat has a “minimal impact” on health, while cheese and fish are essential to…

U.S. researchers have linked irregular sleep to the development of atherosclerosis, especially in older adults. Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries caused by cholesterol deposits on the artery walls,…

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the German Institute of Human Nutrition recommend cutting saturated fats and switching to unsaturated plant-based fats—especially those common in the Mediterranean…

U.S. researchers are calling for a reassessment of dietary advice on full-fat dairy. They found that unprocessed red meat has a minimal impact on health, while cheese and fish play…

Researchers from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania found that moving away from a fixed workday can cut the risk of cardiovascular disease. Even more surprisingly, switching to a flexible…

People have long believed alcohol can be beneficial. That idea goes back to ancient Greek healers. But the debate continues over whether alcohol really offers health benefits. A Little Alcohol…