Mind Your Heart
This Valentine’s Day, savor a bite of good chocolate, linger over a meal with a loved one, close your eyes and breathe in the...
The Great Egg Flip Flop
Q: We were told to avoid eggs for so many years. Why am I now seeing them recommended?
A: Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, Stanley...
Cannabis Use is Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, nearly17 percent of American adults currently use marijuana, and its popularity is rising as its...
Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is Common—and Dangerous
Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure. This usually symptomless condition is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke...
Feelings of Well-Being Associated with Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) stand as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, so finding ways to lower risk is essential. A team of...
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Associated with Lower Cancer Risk
Taking care of your cardiovascular health may lower your cancer risk, even if you have a genetic predisposition to certain cancers. A prospective cohort...
Replacing Animal Fats with Plant Fats Associated with Lower Risk of Death
Not all fats are equal when it comes to health. Fats from animals (meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs) are higher in saturated fatty...
Reducing Sodium Intake Lowers High Blood Pressure–You Can Do It!
If you have high blood pressure, you’ve probably been told to decrease your intake of sodium (the major source of which is salt). Some...
Plant Power!
It’s indisputable: plant-based dietary patterns low in ultraprocessed foods are good for health. Unfortunately, nearly all of us could do with a lot more...
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has...