In an odd convergence of digestive health and cardiology, there’s emerging science that points to a biological pathway that might have significant implications for blood pressure control: passing gas.A study by Johns Hopkins University found out that hydrogen sulfide, a gut-produced gas released while passing gas, has been found to have potential in reducing blood … Read more
Walking might seem like the simplest form of exercise — something your fitness tracker demands you do 10,000 times a day. But in Japan, scientists have taken this humble activity and supercharged it into a research-backed, age-defying fitness routine that’s going viral across the world. It’s called Interval Walking Training (IWT), and its benefits may … Read more
Share on PinterestJust a single serving of an erythritol-sweetened beverage may harm brain and blood vessel health, according to a new cellular study. Image credit: Mats Silvan/Getty Images. Recent studies suggest a connection between higher levels of erythritol — a popular sweetener — in the blood and an increased risk of vascular health issues, such … Read more
Newswise — Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace damaged heart valves, offering patients an alternative to open heart surgery. Over the last decade, there has been a dramatic shift in the treatment of valvular heart disease, and today, the majority of patients with aortic stenosis who undergo aortic … Read more
Nearly 2 million major cardiac events could be avoided through the use of semaglutide at its indicated dose among eligible patients, according to the researchers of a new modeling study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism.1 While the modeling showed that semaglutide at a dose of 2.4 mg could significantly reduce the incidence of and … Read more
Eating only during the daytime could help protect shift workers from risks to their heart health, according to a new study. Scientists from the University of Southampton and Mass General Brigham in the United States say previous research had shown that working night shifts can lead to “serious” cardiovascular health risks. They say that their … Read more
Despite a stuffy nose and tightness in his chest, Jason Shaw felt like running. Of course he did. At 39, he had been exercising nearly every day for more than half his life. He had run seven marathons. He led an outdoor exercise group in Indianapolis, in the US state of Indiana, that met before … Read more
Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics say, after a new study suggested having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been linked to differences in the brain by the age of 20 – particularly the areas linked … Read more
Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics have said after a new study suggests that having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been linked to differences in the brain by the age of 20 – particularly the … Read more
5 Morning Habits That Could Add Years to Your Life Want to live longer and healthier? It might start with your morning routine. Small changes can have a notable impact on your overall well-being, and these five habits, backed by research, could be the key to a longer, more fulfilling life. 1. Start Your Day … Read more