Adopting a heart-healthy diet doesn’t necessarily mean drastic lifestyle change. Small dietary tweaks may suffice. Pick tasty substitutes for saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, and calories while increasing fiber and nutrient intake.
When a family member develops a type of heart disease with a known genetic cause, all close family members should consider genetic testing.
Blocking a molecule that inhibits an important heart gene helps prevent heart cells from dying after a heart attack.
Although dental disease and heart disease share many of the same risk factors, the American Heart Association says there’s no convincing evidence that dental disease causes heart disease. People with valve disorders need special dental care.
Cancer is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially among people treated with chemotherapy.
Mounting evidence shows that it is healthier to reduce animal-based proteins and increase plant-based proteins in the diet. Sources for plant-based proteins include whole grains, nuts, nut butters, legumes, and soy products.
It appears that skipping breakfast may lead to a higher risk of heart attack in middle-aged and older men. Our bodies need to be fed regularly to maintain cholesterol, insulin, and blood pressure at healthy levels.
Joint pain isn’t always caused by arthritis. Sometimes the culprit is bursitis. It occurs when fluid-filled sacs near the joints called bursae become inflamed, most commonly at the shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, or even the buttocks.
Stress leads to shorter telomeres. People with shorter telomeres are at greater risk for several major diseases, including heart disease and some forms of cancer.
Increased eye pressure isn’t always an accurate way to detect glaucoma. Sometimes you can have normal eye pressure and still have the condition. That’s called normal-tension glaucoma (NTG).