This overlooked test combo raises heart risk by 26%

Getting a clean bill of health from routine labs can feel reassuring, but a large new study suggests that reassurance may be incomplete. Research tracking more than 335,000 people over nearly 14 years found that two overlooked, largely silent markers can combine to raise the risk of heart attack and stroke in ways that standard […]
Small changes are all your heart may actually need

A study of more than 50,000 people found that modest improvements to sleep, movement, and diet reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events by up to 57%. The conventional wisdom around heart health has long leaned toward overhaul. Overhaul your diet. Overhaul your exercise routine. Commit fully or don’t bother. A large study out of […]