Broccoli. Credit: © pinkomelet / Fotolia Broccoli. Credit: © pinkomelet / Fotolia Close Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see age-related vascular changes reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published this […]
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Atherosclerotic plaque builds up gradually in the walls of the body’s arteries. Ruptured plaque can trigger clots that cause life-threatening conditions such as stroke and heart attacks. Now, for the first time, analysis of plaque removed by surgery show that the metabolism of unstable plaque seems to be re-programmed in the same way as in […]
Testosterone decline and disease risk Data drawn from national health survey Significant ‘dose-response relationship’ There is a strong link between men’s low levels of testosterone and having two or more chronic diseases such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes — even in the under-40s. How could having low testosterone levels affect your […]
Older adults who take a novel antioxidant that specifically targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, see age-related vascular changes reverse by the equivalent of 15 to 20 years within six weeks, according to new University of Colorado Boulder research. The study, published this week in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, adds to a growing body […]
Image of a retina. Credit: Centre for Vision Research, the Westmead Institute for Medical Research Image of a retina. Credit: Centre for Vision Research, the Westmead Institute for Medical Research Close New research has found that poorer well-being or ‘health-related quality of life’ (HRQoL) in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk. […]
New research has found that poorer well-being or ‘health-related quality of life’ (HRQoL) in adolescence could be an indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research found that adolescents with poorer scores in the social and mental well-being domains of HRQoL have structural changes in their retinal blood vessels […]
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 — Blood pressure readings taken with a portable monitor may be a much better gauge of your prognosis than readings at the doctor’s office, new research suggests. The study of nearly 64,000 adults found that “ambulatory” blood pressure monitoring was clearly better at predicting a patient’s risk of dying over the […]
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 — New research sheds light on why some people’s blood pressure is especially sensitive to salt. The research team previously discovered that a natural gene variation that occurs in 48 percent of people increases a person’s chances of having blood pressure that’s sensitive to salt. Their new study revealed how this […]
Dissecting a nut eater Hearty benefits of nuts A simple and effective intervention? Nuts have been a popular human snack for as long as we’ve been on the planet. As science continues to study the many benefits of consuming nuts, their wonderful heart-protecting capabilities are becoming clearer. Nuts may be mightier than they look. Though […]
Symptoms of heart attack in women 1. Chest pain 2. Extreme or unusual fatigue 3. Weakness 4. Shortness of breath 5. Sweating 6. Upper body pain 7. Sleep disturbances 8. Stomach problems Heart attack post-menopause Risk factors When to see a doctor When to call emergency services Prevention Takeaway A heart attack is a life-threatening […]