by Scott Davis | Oct 15, 2019
Several studies throughout the decades have proven that pets can improve stress levels and overall well-being. But can pets improve cholesterol levels? Yes, but only this one type of pet, says a new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings: “Innovations,...
by Scott Davis | Oct 6, 2019
Okay, we know that having cholesterol plaque causes stroke and heart attack. That, of course, harms us… or worse! And we know that those who love us are going to be devastated if we suffer these serious events. But, according to a new study published in The Condor,...
by Scott Davis | Sep 26, 2019
We are usually told that cholesterol comes in two varieties—LDL and HDL. But a new study in the journal Atherosclerosis reveals that health-wise, this is a shortsighted way of looking at it. There’s a third type of cholesterol that you really need to pay attention to...
by Scott Davis | Sep 23, 2019
Everyone loves their phone, and most of us couldn’t live without them. But new research paints a grim health picture if you use them the wrong way. Especially for our heart. It’s time to look at the dos and don’ts of smartphone usage—before it’s too late. The study,...
by Scott Davis | Sep 22, 2019
Being obese is the biggest risk factor for heart disease, partly because obese people have more fat hugging their hearts. But even slim people can have fat around their heart. Exercise helps in the war on fat, but what kind of exercise is best for reducing heart fat?...
by Christian Goodman | Sep 14, 2019
Bad food tastes good. That’s part of the reason why it can be so difficult to beat conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It’s unfortunate that your cardiovascular health is not best friends with many of the sweet things in this world. But if...