Think skipping your nightly dental care routine is no big deal? The results of a recent study linking gum health to inflammatory diseases like heart disease may convince you to never skip oral hygiene again. Medical science has now firmly established a link between periodontal (gum) disease and inflammation-linked conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. But the mechanism linking…
Walking Away the Pain of Peripheral Artery Disease
Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, exercise programs may help improve walking ability and quality of life by relieving symptoms of leg pain, cramps,…
New Study Suggests High Blood Pressure Damages the Brain
A new study has come to a clear conclusion about blood pressure and brain function. Regardless of age, high blood pressure takes a toll on memory and thinking skills. The findings, published in Hypertension, the journal of the American Heart Association, suggested that even hypertensive middle-aged folks experienced cognitive decline. And even if high blood…
More Fruits and Veggies Could Prevent Millions of Cardiovascular Deaths
Low fruit and vegetable intake may be a major factor in heart disease deaths. Findings from a 2019 study found low fruit intake translated to almost 1.8 million cardiovascular deaths in 2010 while low vegetable consumption resulted in 1 million deaths. The cardiovascular impact of low fruit and vegetable consumption were most acute in countries with the lowest…
Tales of Pandemic Weight Loss and Gain
Have you plumped up during the lockdown? You’re not alone. The phenomenon is known as the “quarantine 15.” It refers to the 15 pounds (more or less) many have put on while they’ve been stuck at home. A new study gives a global scope of the issue. Research Director Nick Rizzo and his team at…
Natural Ways to Boost One of the Body’s Most Powerful Antioxidants
One of your body’s most significant defenses against aging is antioxidants. These valuable compounds help protect your cells from oxidative stress so they can maintain health and efficiency. Most antioxidants come from the food you eat. Some powerful ones, however, are made naturally in the body. But with age, like many other functions, this antioxidant…
Beyond the Bathroom Scale: Healthy Body Weight
Discussing weight and figuring out what healthy body weight is has been a popular topic for centuries. For much of history, extra weight was considered an indication of good health, wealth, and success, although that has changed over time. As the years have passed, people have developed complex ways of understanding and measuring healthy body…
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