Looking after our hearts isn’t just about keeping active, it’s also largely down to our diet and the food we consume. Getting a variety of nutrients in our meals, from protein to fibre and omega-3, and making sure we’re eating our five a day are essential for a healthy heart. Minimising the risk of heart…
In recent years, a troubling rise in heart attacks among young adults has prompted healthcare professionals to sound the alarm. What was once largely considered a concern for the older population has now emerged as a critical issue for the youth. Experts point to a combination of modern lifestyle habits, chronic stress, and poor mental…
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake. New research by ACS scientists shows a lifestyle aligned with these guidelines is associated with a lower mortality risk among non-smoking survivors of obesity-related…
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,…
Data sources We derived the study population from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database. The NHIS provides mandatory health care coverage for nearly all Koreans (approximately 50 million people), including NHI enrollees (97%) and Medical Aid beneficiaries (3%), including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. The NHIS database contains socio-demographic data such as sex, age, residence,…
Keeping children healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested. But experts say there is one body part parents and healthcare professionals may be overlooking: the heart. Paediatrician Dr…
Many “vegan” meals aren’t as healthy as you think—new research reveals that refined grains, fried foods, and saturated fats are widespread in plant-based restaurant dishes. Are your plant-based choices really good for you? Study: Healthful vs. Unhealthful Plant-Based Restaurant Meals. Image Credit: Geshas / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers examined the…
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — It’s not unusual to have one or more family members with some form of heart disease. Nonetheless, some people may not even know they have heart disease until they experience a heart attack or stroke or are diagnosed with heart failure. Despite the prevalence of heart disease, many people are still unclear…
The Trump administration, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is focused on removing ultra-processed foods to combat obesity and health issues. Kennedy aims to reform the nation’s food system, including school lunches, by promoting healthier alternatives like fresh proteins, whole grains, and vegetables. President Donald Trump’s…