Dairy debate reveals a confusing catch
Dairy is suddenly everywhere, and even longtime skeptics are rethinking whether cheese and whole milk deserve a place on the healthy plate. Yogurt is being talked about as a possible successor to olive oil in wellness circles, and a well known food is medicine researcher and cardiologist has been publicly championing full fat milk products […]
Fish oil vs. cod liver oil: which one truly helps your heart?
Walk down any pharmacy aisle and you will likely find both fish oil and cod liver oil sharing shelf space, marketed with nearly identical promises of better heart health. While they do share some similarities, these two supplements are not the same and the differences between them could matter a great deal for your cardiovascular […]
New stroke research: Could your diet be saving your brain?
Three emerging findings on the Mediterranean diet, the shingles vaccine and a new blood-thinning drug are reshaping how doctors think about stroke prevention. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and for most people, it arrives without warning. But a growing body of […]
Tennis adds nearly 10 years to your life and here is why
Research shows tennis outperforms every other sport when it comes to living longer Why tennis keeps winning the longevity race Of all the ways to stay active as you get older, tennis may be the one worth taking most seriously. Research from the Copenhagen City Heart Study — a long-term observational study that tracked more […]
Heart attack risk is higher than most people want to admit
A heart attack is not a singular event so much as a cascade. It begins when blood flow to the heart is suddenly cut off or severely reduced, starving the heart muscle of oxygen. Without that steady supply, muscle tissue starts to die. The longer the blockage stays in place, the more damage accumulates and […]
Is diet soda really worse? 6 surprising health comparisons
For years, diet soda has carried a reputation as the villain of the beverage aisle. Critics have blamed artificial sweeteners for everything from weight gain to chronic disease, while regular soda’s high sugar content has made it a target in the fight against obesity and diabetes. So which drink is actually worse for your health? […]
Poor oral health in kids could be quietly setting the stage for heart disease
Oral health in children may matter far more than most parents realize, and a new study out of the University of Copenhagen is drawing attention to a connection that has long been overlooked. Children who struggle with frequent cavities or severe gum disease appear to face a meaningfully higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease as […]
The cardiovascular risk factor most doctors never bring up first
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, a statistic that has persisted through decades of medical advancement, pharmaceutical development, and public health campaigns. Its persistence is not a failure of scientific understanding. The biology of heart disease and its risk factors are among the most thoroughly researched in all of medicine. What continues […]
Heart health made delicious — the avocado and mango combo your body has been waiting for
Heart health is something most Americans know they should prioritize, yet the practical steps to protect it often feel complicated or out of reach. New research is offering a refreshingly simple entry point, one that requires no restrictive diets or elaborate meal planning. The study suggests that eating avocado and mango together every day produces […]
Your 2 p.m. slump could be harming your heart
Most people associate heart health with the big stuff: regular workouts, a produce heavy diet and yearly checkups with a doctor. But according to cardiologists, some of the most damaging habits happen quietly in the middle of the day, often without anyone noticing. From hours spent sitting at a desk to reaching for sugary snacks […]