Researchers are still determining just what the lasting health impact of COVID-19 is for seniors and those that are at higher risk of health issues after they have recovered from the virus. A recent study analyzing data from … [Read more...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
How Blood Tests Can Help Prevent Heart and Kidney Issues
New research indicates that a simple blood test can help prevent issues when it comes to both heart disease and kidney disease. Blood tests can help predict the health outcomes that those with heart and kidney disease will be … [Read more...]
What Are the Best Foods for Seniors?
A healthy diet is a key part of a healthy lifestyle. This goes for younger folk, but it goes for older adults, too. To get the most out of your senior years, eating right is an essential part of aging in a healthy and safe way. The right … [Read more...]
Why Prevention Matters in Heart Health
Recently, a new study indicated that high levels of a “bad” cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) were associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease when hypertension was also a factor. The team, based out of Atrium … [Read more...]
Long Term Marijuana Use and Heart Disease
Recently, a team of researchers looked at how long term marijuana use can impact someone who has heart surgery. What they found was that those who have used cannabis for an extended period of time tend to have worse results than those who … [Read more...]
Why You Should Check Your Blood Pressure More Often
A recent study found that less than half of those that take blood pressure medication or have been diagnosed with high blood pressure or health conditions that are impacted by this are monitoring their blood pressure levels on a regular … [Read more...]
Another Lifestyle Change that Can Help Heart Health
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a handful of articles about how incorporating more physical activity into your lifestyle can have a profound impact when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease and other … [Read more...]
What Does Quality of Sleep Mean?
A new study found a correlation between those that experience quality sleep and have healthy cardiovascular systems. People who sleep well on a nightly basis tend to have healthier hearts than those who don’t sleep well. Now, … [Read more...]
Loneliness and Heart Disease
A new study confirms something that anecdotal observation has pointed to for many years. Social isolation and loneliness has a profoundly negative impact on our physical health. This research comes from the American Heart … [Read more...]
Frequent Napping and the Elderly
People who nap daily seem to be at a higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke, new research indicates. Looking at over half a million people in the UK Biobank research group, researchers were able to draw a connection … [Read more...]