Calcium supplements, frequently taken to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, have been linked to an increased risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a
Two Servings of Avocados a Week Linked to 21% Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly has been linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed
Plant-Based Omega-3s May Boost Heart Health, Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
People often think of salmon when they think of omega-3 fatty acids, but a new research review found that the major plant-based version of the nutrient, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can
Eating Cranberries Linked to Improved Cardiovascular Health
A new clinical trial has found that daily consumption of cranberries for one month led to improved cardiovascular function in healthy men. The new study, published in Food & Function,
Climate Changes Leading to Longer, More Intense Allergy Seasons
Allergy seasons are likely to become longer and grow more intense as a result of increasing temperatures caused by human-made climate change, according to new research from the University of
Moderate Light Exposure During Sleep Harms Heart and Increases Insulin Resistance
Close the blinds, draw the curtains and turn off all the lights before bed. Exposure to even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep, compared to sleeping in a dimly lit
Rejuvenating Thymus and Extending Human Health Span via Calorie Restriction – New Study
Decades of research has shown that limits on calorie intake by flies, worms, and mice can enhance life span in laboratory conditions. But whether such calorie restriction can do the
Combination of Multiple Sleep Issues Increases Risk for Heart Disease
Individual aspects of sleep disruption can be harmful to heart health, but if you combine them, the risk of developing heart disease increases significantly, according to a new study in
Early Detection of Alzheimer’s May be Possible With a Simple Eye Scan
A simple eye test may make diagnosing the earliest stages of ‘diseases of old age’ possible when people are much younger, University of Otago researchers hope. Parts of our retina
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Significantly Higher Death Rates From COVID-19
Vitamin D is most often recognized for its role in bone health, but low levels of the supplement have been associated with a range of autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases.