According to new study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, watching TV considerably boosts the risk of cardiovascular disease Besides causing addictions, it is already known that the TV set is also responsible for triggering an increased risk of arterial clots development leading to heart disease. Moreover, according to latest research, the […]
Studies from the American Heart association suggest meditation can diminish the risk of heart disease and improve overall health The long term, beneficial effects of meditation have been proven by numerous studies across the world. As a consequence of the good results of the meditation techniques, the American Heart Association has reviewed the effects in […]
Healthy lifestyle is promoted by UEFA Women’s EURO 2017, by teaching its fans how to keep a healthy heart UEFA Women’s EURO 2017 competition hosted by the Netherlands had an impressive way of boosting its fans and stuff heart health. Over 2.000 kilometers have been covered by over 1.600 people by walking and cycling, while […]
Reversing tissue damage inside the heart could soon become a reality thanks to new discovery The latest study from the researchers of the University of Bristol, funded by The Heart Research UK, tries to unveil the mechanism of pericytes stimulating the growth of new blood vessels after a lesion occurs inside the heart muscle. The […]
New research shows that a high-in-nitrates diet is beneficial for improving the heart muscle Beetroot juice is a rich source of nitrates. Nitrates improve muscle performance of athletes, by our bodies converting them into nitric oxide that has positive effects on blood pressure and cardiovascular system. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in […]
The real “heart-age” of most Americans was found to be older than their actual chronological age This leads to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, new study shows. The calculation of the cardiovascular system age takes into account heart disease related risks (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking). The researchers found that around 69 million US adults […]
Listening to Verdi, Beethoven and Puccini could help reduce blood pressure and heart rate Cardiologists explored the impact of different types of music on human heart. Calming classical music was found to have the greatest impact on reducing blood pressure. By contrast, rock and pop music have been found to increase blood pressure. Researchers […]