Improving diet and increasing physical activity levels together may be more effective at preventing weight gain – particularly harmful fat inside the abdomen – than just changing one of these behaviours, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests. An analysis of changes in physical activity and diet quality in UK adults found that while…
Published 10-15-25 Submitted by Guiding Stars Licensing Company LLC Image by Freepik* Originally published on Guiding Stars Health & Nutrition News by Kitty Broihier Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States for all people. American Heart Association statistics from 2024 indicate that about 48% of Americans older than age…
An uncommon breakfast food that is available at most supermarkets is a powerhouse in terms of nutrition and can even help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director, Phoebe Cornish Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Chloe Dobinson 16:26, 13 Oct 2025 One particular breakfast option can lower…
Other foods that are good for your heart Along with banana, you can also add broccoli, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, berries, moderate amount of olive oil, tomatoes, berries, and carrots to your diet. These fruits and vegetables are linked with improving heart health. Source link
Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive…
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. They discovered those who had a mutation in a particular gene called TTN were 21 times more likely to…
Want to prevent heart disease naturally? Learn how these lifestyle strategies, like healthy eating, quitting smoking, and staying active, can help. Heart blockage can often be prevented and managed naturally through simple yet effective lifestyle changes. A proactive approach to cardiovascular health includes a healthy diet, regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and managing stress. These…
High cholesterol can be serious if left untreated – and a simple blood test can check lipid levels. If you’re looking to improve your levels, it could be worth looking at what you eat for breakfast High cholesterol shouldn’t be ignored [stock image](Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images) If you’ve been warned about high cholesterol,…
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…
Shefali Jariwala, actor and model, died on June 27, 2025, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 42. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, but was declared dead on arrival. Shefali Jariwala was known for her appearance in Bigg Boss 13 and her 2002 music video, Kaanta Laga. Also…