A Bad Heart = A Bad Brain
Razi Berry Heart problems cause disturbed gene activity in the brain’s memory center, from which cognitive deficits arise. Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) come to this conclusion based on laboratory studies. They consider that they have found […]
Research on Negative Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Heart Health
Razi Berry Sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, which suggests artificially sweetened beverages may not be the healthy alternative they are often claimed to be, according to a research letter in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Diets including beverages sweetened with sugar can […]
Depression and Heart Disease
(NaturalPath) New research emerging from the Cleveland Heart Lab is showing a medical link between sadness, depression, anxiety, and heart attacks. What is interesting is that depression is proving to be a higher risk factor for heart attacks than smoking is. The connection may be with one major neurotransmitter serotonin. When serotonin is low there is […]
Five Simple Steps to Prevent (or Lower) High Blood Pressure
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Nobody wants high blood pressure. As we age, our hearts aren’t what they used to be and we need to do everything we can to keep our tickers running as we get older. Here are a few tips to help prevent (or lower) high blood pressure. Breathe Most of us tend […]