Getting a high cholesterol result can be worrying, especially when you feel perfectly healthy and have no obvious symptoms. Many people immediately assume medication is their only option, but everyday lifestyle choices can also make a meaningful difference. A leading cardiologist says changing what you eat could be one of the most effective ways to …
A compound produced by the body after eating certain fruits and nuts has caught researchers’ attention after experiments revealed improvements of up to 80% in measures of heart function. The finding could open a new avenue for treating a challenging form of heart failure, although the results come with an important limitation. Researchers at King’s …
A high cholesterol result can leave you wondering what you can actually change. The answer may be much simpler than the supplement shelves suggest, and one leading cardiologist points toward foods rather than trendy pills or powders. Dr Riyaz Patel, an NHS doctor and academic cardiologist at University College London, says plant sterols and stanols …
You can feel perfectly healthy and still have changes happening inside your arteries that you cannot see or feel. A major international study has now found signs of silent atherosclerosis in surprisingly young adults, including people who had no known cardiovascular disease and no obvious symptoms. Researchers examined 16,808 adults between the ages of 18 …
What if an organ’s age were not as fixed as scientists once thought? A new Harvard-led study suggests that transplanted hearts can begin to take on the biological age of the people they enter, with older hearts showing molecular signs associated with rejuvenation inside younger recipients. The research is still preliminary, but it raises a …
Most people think bleeding gums are a dental problem. A new study suggests they could be connected to something much more serious. Researchers have found evidence that a bacterium commonly linked to gum disease may also play a role in dangerous calcium buildup inside the heart’s aortic valve. While the findings are still preliminary, they …
When most people think about COVID-19 vaccines, they think about preventing severe illness, hospitalization, or death. But new research suggests the benefits may extend beyond protecting the lungs. According to a large study involving more than one million U.S. veterans, receiving the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of serious heart-related …
Many people focus on diet, cholesterol levels, or smoking when they think about protecting their heart. However, a very common daily habit may quietly increase the risk of serious circulation problems. Sitting for long stretches of time has become a routine part of modern life. Office work, long commutes, and evening screen time often mean …
Low-carb diets have become one of the most popular nutrition trends in recent years. Many people adopt these diets to lose weight quickly, improve blood sugar levels, or reduce their risk of chronic disease. Plans like the ketogenic diet encourage people to drastically reduce carbohydrates while increasing fat and protein intake. At first glance, this …
Millions of people approach weekends with anticipation, looking forward to activities that busy weekdays prevent. Most expect relaxation, socializing, or pursuing hobbies during those precious two days. Few realize that one particular weekend habit could dramatically reduce their risk of developing life-threatening cardiovascular conditions. Recent scientific discoveries have revealed that a simple behavior many people …