by Scott Davis | Sep 1, 2022
Exercising is considered one of the best weapons against heart plaque buildup, heart attack and stroke, but what kind of exercise is the best? JAMA Cardiology has just published a study that answers this question. The fat around your heart can appear in one of two...
by Scott Davis | Aug 25, 2022
If you want to cut your heart attack risk by doing something that doesn’t involve dieting, exercise, or giving up bad habits, then researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have some good news for you. They’ve found a free, easy, and fun way to get a...
by Christian Goodman | Aug 10, 2022
Most advice about avoiding high blood pressure involves eating more fruits and vegetables, but now there’s some confusion about one vegetable that a lot of people eat. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School points the finger at this...
by Scott Davis | Aug 6, 2022
Drug companies have devised a whole host of medications meant to dissolve blood clots, because it’s one of the major keys to preventing heart attacks and strokes. These blood thinners are often advertised as life-enhancing, but the side-effects they come with can be...
by Christian Goodman | Aug 3, 2022
In old movies, Roman emperors always seemed to be reclining on a long couch so that some servant could feed them these delicious little fruits one by one. Back in the day, the Romans knew a thing or two about building straight roads, aqueducts, indoor plumbing, and...
by Christian Goodman | Jul 15, 2022
This is one of the most commonly prescribed heart medications. Chances are you’re already taking it. And, most likely, your doctor told you it had no or very little side effects. But a new study from The Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute reveals that this...