How environmental contaminants affect heart health From asthma to cancer risk, environmental contaminants affect human health in major ways. And…
The effects of stress on heart health At 28, I got into an argument with my boyfriend and ended up…
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Will taking care of my teeth help prevent heart disease? ANSWER: Some research suggests that heart disease,…
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Brain health relies on heart health On a Sunday evening in September 2019, George Hristov headed for bed when he…
There is a mountain of high-quality research supporting a Mediterranean-style diet as the best diet for our cardiovascular health. But…
Spending too much time on your tush can lead to numerous health woes. But here’s an easy fix: After an…
Reduce your sodium intake to improve heart health Recently, researchers explained that if the food industry complied with the Food and Drug…
Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for Americans, but here’s a heartening statistic: About half of heart-disease…
Yoga has gotten to be a popular activity with people of all ages — perhaps because it leaves you with…
Exercising your way to a healthier heart When it comes to taking care of your heart, you can’t underestimate the…
Harvard Health Blog Here’s a surprising fact: Nearly half of people who have a heart attack don’t realize it at…
Q: I take ibuprofen almost every day for arthritis pain. I keep reading about warnings regarding a higher risk of…
“It’s well recorded that depression, anxiety and stress associated with poor health,” says Rosalba Hernandez, PhD, MSc, lead author of…
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 49-year-old man with a strong family history of coronary artery disease.…
Environmental Nutrition: By Judy Thalheimer, R.D., L.D.N., Environmental Nutrition Newsletter People who consume more added sugars have a higher risk…
By Julie Corliss Harvard Health Blog If you do volunteer work, whether it’s at a school, soup kitchen or senior…
Erin O'DonnellErin O’Donnell is a freelance health and science writer, parent, and graduate of Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism.…
Harvard Health Letters In July 2015, the FDA repeated a previous warning about the heart hazards of common pain relievers…
Harvard Health Letters Black or green, hot or iced, tea is gaining in popularity. Many cities and shopping malls feature…
Changing gears on cholesterol guidelines Cardiovascular disease still tops the charts among chronic diseases in the United States. Recent statistics show…
After three-and-a-half days of presentations on nutrition research at the recent American Heart Association (AHA) conference, here’s EN’s take-away on…
By Beverly Merz Harvard Health Blog After such a long, frigid winter, I wouldn’t mind sitting in a sauna for…
A healthy dish cooked with citrus and herbs, fresh ingredients and big flavor. Perfect for an easy lunch or a…
