Water, Water Everywhere… So Take a Drink
Are you drinking enough water? We all know water is good for us, but did you know proper water intake may play a role in healthy aging? Suboptimal hydration may accelerate aging and increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death. A study tracked more than 15,000 people aged 45 to 66. Chronic diseases […]
What Level of Coffee Consumption is “Healthy?”
Razi Berry Up to three cups of coffee per day is associated with a lower risk of stroke and fatal heart disease, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021.1,2 “To our knowledge, this is the largest study to systematically assess the cardiovascular effects of regular coffee consumption in a population without diagnosed heart disease,” […]
Is Your Brain Leaking?
Razi Berry As people age, changes in the tiniest blood vessels in the brain, a condition called cerebral small vessel disease, can lead to thinking and memory problems and stroke. These changes can also affect the blood-brain barrier, a layer of cells that protect the brain from toxins circulating in the blood. Now a new […]
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 […]
New Ideas on How to Rehab Language Ability After Stroke
Razi Berry New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that intensive therapy is not necessarily best when it comes to treating the loss of language and communication in early recovery after a stroke. Intensive therapy is not necessarily best when it comes to treating the loss of language after a stroke Published today in […]
Volunteering Is Good For Everyone
Razi Berry A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, takes a closer look at the benefits of volunteering to the health and well-being of volunteers, both validating and refuting findings from previous research. The results verify that adults over 50 who volunteer for at least 100 hours a year […]
More people are living in poor health, beginning at a younger age
Razi Berry Data reported in the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Statistics — 2020 Update, show heart disease and stroke deaths continue to decline, but that trend has slowed significantly in recent years. Further discouraging is that more people are living in poor health, beginning at a younger age, as a direct result of […]
Eating Nuts Decreases Risk of Cardiac Death
Razi Berry Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology. A good source of unsaturated fat and contains little saturated fat Nuts are a good source of unsaturated […]
Insomnia Associated with Heart Disease
Razi Berry People suffering from insomnia may have an increased risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Previous observational studies have linked insomnia with increased risk of developing heart disease and stroke Previous observational studies have found an association between insomnia, which […]
Coronary Artery Calcium Levels Linked to Future Heart Problems in the Middle-Aged
Razi Berry Higher coronary artery calcium levels in middle-age were associated with structural heart abnormalities linked to future heart failure, particularly among blacks, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal. Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a risk marker for heart health problems Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is the buildup […]