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This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol

The New York Times – Dr. David Jenkins, a professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Toronto, likens healthy eating to smart financial investing. When you build an investment portfolio, “you’re spreading out your risks and benefits and trying to maximize your financial returns,” he said. That’s the philosophy behind the portfolio diet, which Dr. Jenkins developed in the early 2000s after realizing that eating many different foods with cholesterol-lowering properties could lead to big...

Is Wine Really Good for You?

In moderation, wine can raise your HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol), prevent blood clots and artery damage from LDL cholesterol, and help your blood vessels work their best.

Here are good and bad ultraprocessed foods, according to the American Heart Association

What used to be known as junk food is now considered ultraprocessed due to the addition of additives and additional processing.

This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future

KFF HEALTH NEWS – A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, “I didn’t want to take a chance.” A cardiologist told Hollander that based on factors like age, sex, cholesterol, and blood pressure, she faced a moderate risk of a major cardiac event, like a heart attack, within...

Heart attacks are no longer the leading cause of death in the US

NEW SCIENTIST – Deaths from heart attacks have plummeted in the US over the past 50 years, whereas deaths from chronic heart conditions have skyrocketed, probably due to people living longer. “We’ve made some really great progress in certain areas of heart disease mortality, but now we’re seeing this shift,” says Sara King at Stanford University in California. She and her colleagues collected data on heart disease deaths from 1970 to 2022 using the US Centers...

Cannabis use linked to a doubled risk of heart disease death, new study finds

Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a Carnegie Mellon University report last year.

The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do in the First Hour After Waking Up, According to Cardiologists

YAHOO! NEWS – Cardiologists warn that checking your phone in the first hour of waking up is a no-no. There are a few reasons for this, but the most obvious one is that our phones and the constant stream of information (and misinformation) we get from them can stress us the hell out—but it goes even beyond that, warns Dr. Alexandra Kharazi, MD, FACS, cardiothoracic surgeon at Southern California Surgical. "It's not just about stress hormones....

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Why you should know your heart rate numbers

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When I go for a walk or to the gym, people always seem to be checking their pulse, whether by hand or with a wearable. Why is heart rate so important? ANSWER: Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising. If you're sitting or lying down ―...

Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. I've read that it puts me at greater risk of stroke. Can you tell me more about this? ANSWER: You may not have known you had atrial fibrillation (AFib) until your condition was discovered during a physical examination. For others, AFib can have life-altering symptoms that affect their ability to perform daily activities. Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn't beat efficiently. This makes the heart...

Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

FORTUNE – New research links antidepressants to potential heart health risks. Over 20 million American adults and 3.7 million kids ages 12 to 17 live with depression, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. And for about one in eight Americans, antidepressants are a vital tool to help manage the condition. But new research presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association’s 2025 Congress shows that this widely used medication is associated with a...

Expert explains how to improve heart health, even if your family has history of heart conditions

MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK — 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 about how genetics can impact heart disease and, most importantly, what they can do to lower their risk. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., a...

Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk for Some

Research has been mixed in regard to fish oil supplementation for heart disease. Find out who may benefit, who should avoid it, and how much to take.

Why your couch could be killing you

STUDY FINDS — In an era where many of us spend our days hunched over computers or scrolling through phones, mounting evidence suggests our sedentary lifestyles may be quietly damaging our health. A new study from the University of Iowa reveals that physically inactive individuals face significantly higher risks for up to 19 different chronic health conditions, ranging from obesity and diabetes to depression and heart problems. Medical researchers have long known that regular physical activity...

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – From better sleep and mental clarity to healthier skin and improved liver function, giving up alcohol triggers a cascade of positive changes in your body. Your heart health improves. Abstaining from alcohol can lead to a decrease in blood pressure and reduced cardiovascular disease risk. A 2016 study found that those who avoid alcohol or significantly reduce their consumption can experience improved heart function. Brittany Lubeck, RD, a registered dietitian and nutrition...
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