A Mediterranean diet rich in polyphenols significantly improved proximal aortic stiffness, an indicator of increased cardiovascular risk and vascular aging marker. Researchers conducted the large-scale DIRECT PLUS clinical trial and compared a green Mediterranean diet with standard Mediterranean and recommended healthy dietary control diets, respectively. Studies revealed that following a green Mediterranean diet led to …

American Heart Association released a statement noting several popular eating patterns as being high for heart health; some, however, contradict AHA dietary guidelines and were therefore not classified as being healthy options. Recent years have witnessed an explosion of various eating patterns and social media misinformation that adds further confusion about heart-healthy diets. Cardiometabolic health …

Research indicates that talking on mobile phones for at least half an hour each week for at least six months increases high blood pressure risk by 12% compared to conversations lasting under half an hour. Studies suggest that it’s the amount of minutes spent talking on mobile devices that has an effect on heart health, …

Anabolic steroids can have severe adverse side effects during use, including depression and heart failure; furthermore, two studies conducted after individuals had previously used anabolic steroids have documented its harmful effect on individuals years after quitting use. Anabolic steroids, artificial hormones that mimic testosterone’s naturally-occurring sex hormone properties, are used for improving athletic performance and …

Research suggests that eating a diet which provides protein from multiple sources could lower your risk of hypertension.1 Nearly 50 % of the population has high blood pressure, one of the primary contributors to cardiovascular disease. Left untreated, hypertension damages circulation systems and leads to stroke, heart attack and other health complications. Nutrition may provide …

Keto Diet (or keto diet), in which people consume very few carbohydrates and higher fat intake, has become popular recently. Unfortunately, studies have demonstrated that following such a regimen could result in increased levels of bad cholesterol as well as doubled risk of cardiovascular events like blocked arteries requiring stenting, angina attacks, strokes and heart …

Researchers have recently demonstrated that drinking 500ml of beetroot juice daily is effective at lowering high blood pressure. Their research indicates that it’s the dietary nitrate found in beetroot juice as well as green, leafy veggies which is the cause behind its effect, rather than any antioxidant properties of vegetables themselves. Researchers observed a reduction …

Research indicates that individuals experiencing insomnia symptoms, including difficulty sleeping, falling asleep quickly and waking too early could have an increased risk of stroke. This study also showed that risk for individuals under 50 was considerably greater. Although this does not prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship between symptoms of insomnia and stroke, only that there …