Home-based cardiac rehab may lower death risk for U.S. veterans
Mar 1, 2023
U.S. veterans who use home-based cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack may lower their risk of death, new research suggests. But many choose not to do it.
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Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may greatly improve health
Feb 28, 2023
Middle-aged and older British adults who adopted a Mediterranean lifestyle had lower cancer and all-cause death rates than those who didn't, new research shows.
Take it from 2 runners whose hearts stopped during the same race: A heart-healthy lifestyle is best
Feb 27, 2023
Greg Gonzales and Michael Heilemann couldn't outrun heart disease lurking in their genes, but their fitness helped save their lives and speed their recovery.
Give me a beet: Why this root vegetable should be on your plate
Feb 22, 2023
Beets are full of color and nutrients that give them medicinal properties that could help fight diseases.
Older adults with irregular sleep patterns may face higher risk of hardened arteries
Feb 15, 2023
Not sticking to a regular sleep schedule may raise the risk for atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque that can lead to a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.
This is your brain on love
Feb 10, 2023
Love and attraction stimulate the release of numerous hormones, which impact physical as well as emotional health.
Improving heart health at midlife and beyond could lower future risk of stroke, dementia
Feb 7, 2023
Changes in cardiovascular health at midlife or later – such as better diet, more physical activity and weight control – may reduce the risk of stroke and dementia later in life, new research suggests.
Ginger brings zing to a meal – but does it do more?
Jan 10, 2023
Freshly cut or from the spice jar, ginger is full of flavor. That alone might be enough to declare it an ingredient worth adding to your diet.
New year, healthier you? Here's how to gradually improve your eating patterns
Jan 6, 2023
Dieting often focuses on what not to eat. But experts say focusing on adding more nutritious foods might be a more successful strategy for better health.
Want a short-term New Year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January.
Jan 3, 2023
People who take the Dry January pledge give up alcohol for a month. Can it make a healthy difference?