New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Embracing a healthy lifestyle, eating balanced diet, and monitoring timely can help control high blood pressure, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Hypertension Day on Saturday. World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17 to raise awareness of hypertension and its serious medical complications. “On World…
As environmental and health concerns converge in today’s world, the concept of cultivating a heart-healthy garden emerges as a simple, accessible and deeply impactful solution. What we choose to grow has a direct influence on both our well-being and the planet’s health. Grow these plants at home to naturally boost heart health.(Image by Unsplash) Plant…
Tackling health and lifestyle issues could prevent thousands of cardiac arrests – in which the heart suddenly stops beating – a new study suggests. People who were more educated also seemed less prone to cardiac arrest, the study, published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, suggested, while poor sleep patterns and a lack of exercise…
While more people are embracing healthy eating habits, busy lives often get in the way, and managing time becomes a major hurdle. With that in mind, here is a guide to creating quick and easy mindful eating habits, incorporating meal prep and planning, the 80-20 rule, and the balanced plates concept. Meal planning A great…
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors often recommend eating less salt to help lower blood pressure, which also has links to chronic kidney disease, heart…
Do you eat breakfast? If so, what do you have? The first meal of the day has long been seen as the most important, with research showing links between having breakfast and better health through lower incidence of diabetes and heart disease and a lower body mass index. The rise in popularity of intermittent fasting…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects later. Study: Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…
Danish researchers, in collaboration with the Danish Football Association, have released a White Paper that describes football as an effective recipe in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle-related diseases. The White Paper entitled Football as Prevention and Treatment – A White Paper Focusing on 10 Non-Communicable Diseases and Risk Factors – compiles and presents research…
Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). While factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have long been linked with heart…