Adults with poor Life’s Essential 8 scores faced significantly higher atrial fibrillation risk, suggesting that heart-healthy habits could be key to preventing this common arrhythmia. Study: Association of life’s essential 8 score with incidence of atrial fibrillation: The Framingham heart study. Image Credit: Magic mine / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the American Journal of…
A new study suggests that eating one avocado a day may positively impact sleep. Science now confirms sleep is as important for good health as nutrition and exercise. In a secondary analysis of the largest randomized controlled trial on avocados to date, researchers found adults who consumed one avocado daily for six months reported better…
Ask any reputable dietitian or nutrition scientist about how to eat healthfully, and they will probably tell you to avoid dieting. Many diets emphasize restriction, whether it’s of calories, carbohydrates, fats or something else. And that’s not a healthy strategy, said Alison Brown, a nutrition researcher at the National Institutes of Health. Diets like these…
Georgia O’Connor, a British boxer who was unbeaten in her young professional career, has died at age 25. The promotion company BOXXER said in a statement Thursday that it was “heartbroken by the passing” of a fighter it had represented for all three of her professional bouts. “A true warrior inside and outside the ring,…
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…
A mother’s love often reflects in her everyday cooked meals, through the soup that heals, the dal that soothes and the weekend specials that bring everyone together at the table. Each mother has a distinct way of cooking, rooted in traditions, shaped by lessons passed down from her own mother and an inclination to embrace…
In India, the mango is known as the “king of fruits.” The fruit, and its tree and leaves, are symbols of prosperity, good luck and love. There’s a lot to love nutritionally, too. Mangoes are rich in vitamin C and potassium. And they freeze well, making them a year-round smoothie staple. Here’s what to know…
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…
Experts have suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues. They found that a higher consumption of white wine, especially champagne, and more fruit; maintaining a positive mood; staying a healthy weight; and keeping blood pressure under control seem to…
You do everything right. Your LDL cholesterol is below 50. You check your LP (a) and it is very low. You eat a superior diet and your alcohol consumption is close to zero. You take your medicines as directed. The data would tell you that you are pretty much protected against having another heart…