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Height may be risk factor for multiple health conditions
Height may be an unrecognized but biologically important and unchangeable risk factor for several common health conditions.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 3, 2022


The human heart can repair itself, and we now know how
A new study has revealed that the immune response system and the lymphatic system of the body are crucial in the heart's ability to repair.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 1, 2022


Heart Age Test gives a ‘wake up call’ to prevent heart attack and stroke deaths
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2022


How eating eggs can boost heart health
Study has shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood lowering of heart disease.
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2022


New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures
There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t pop it out, take a look, then put it back
Joseph Shavit
Apr 29, 2022


Reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure, study finds
Researchers found an improvement in symptoms such as swelling, fatigue and coughing, as well as better overall quality of life.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 6, 2022


Good news for coffee lovers: Daily coffee may benefit the heart
Drinking coffee is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 28, 2022


Speaking from the heart: Could your voice reveal your heart health?
AI-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person’s likelihood of suffering heart problems based on voice recordings alone.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 27, 2022


Chocolate extract can reduce risk of death from heart disease
A new study finds a key extract in cocoa does significantly reduce the chances of dying from cardiovascular problems.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 18, 2022


Eating protein from a greater variety of sources can lower risk of high blood pressure
The AHA advises people eat healthy sources of protein, mostly from plants and may include seafood and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2022


Fatty acid found in energy drinks can protect against heart attack injuries
Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery?
Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2022


Does eating vegetables protect against cardiovascular disease?
A sufficient intake of vegetables is important for maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding a wide range of diseases.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2022


Higher olive oil intake associated with lower risk of cardio-vascular disease death
Consuming more than 7 grams (>1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil per day is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 11, 2022


‘Pop-up’ electronic sensors could detect when individual heart cells misbehave
Engineers have developed a powerful new tool that monitors the electrical activity inside heart cells, using tiny “pop-up” sensors.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 28, 2021


Women who practice self-compassion are at lower risk of cardiovascular disease
Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad – and there is research to back it up.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 19, 2021


Penicillin shown to stop heart disease from progressing in children
Penicillin may be one key to turning the tide on the deadly impacts of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) for children in developing nations.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 15, 2021


Preventing heart attacks and stroke deaths through a Heart Age Test
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2021


New Heart Age Test prevents heart attack and stroke deaths
A new study by Staffordshire University shows that people who understand their ‘heart age’ are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes
Joseph Shavit
Oct 10, 2021


Is alcohol-free wine just as good for your heart as the real thing?
There is an “undeniable protective beneficial relationship between coronary heart disease and consumption of both red and white wine”
Joseph Shavit
Sep 9, 2021


Are genetic tests better than blood tests for cardiovascular diseases?
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of risks.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 6, 2021
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