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Eating a Mediterranean-style diet, which is rich in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and nuts, may help women over 40 reduce the risk of stroke, according to a study published in the journal Stroke. Continue reading “Mediterranean diet reduces stroke risk, particularly among women”
Even if you are a fit and healthy person with no signs of any heart or blood vessel disease, low cardiorespiratory fitness could be a warning sign of future problems, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday).
Continue reading “Healthy? Stay fit to avoid a heart attack”
Aggressive treatment of hypertension in stroke patients could do more harm than good in the long term, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Georgia. Continue reading “Optimal blood pressure treatment for stroke patients”
A parent’s exposure to dirty air before conception might spell heart trouble for the next generation, a new animal study suggests. Continue reading “Dirty air now could harm hearts of offspring later”
Night owls may have a higher risk of suffering from heart disease and type 2 diabetes than early risers. Continue reading “Is being a night owl bad for your health?”
While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity. New research, presented at the ACC Latin America Conference 2018 in Lima, Peru, found that while all physical activity is beneficial, static activities — such as strength training — were more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than dynamic activities like walking and cycling. Continue reading “Different types of physical activity offer varying protection against heart disease”
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