Tag: cardiovascular health
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You Can’t Out-Gym an Unhealthy Life: Why Daily Grind May Harm the Heart Even with Exercise and Salads
Introduction: The Hidden Heart Risks in a Busy Modern Life Many of us swap long workdays for quick workouts and sprinkle in greens to feel virtuous about our health. But a warning from a leading U.S. cardiologist suggests that this well-intentioned routine may not be enough to protect the heart. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, known to…
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Antidepressants: Cardiometabolic Effects Vary by Drug
Antidepressants and Cardiometabolic Health: An Emerging Picture Antidepressants are a cornerstone of treating mood disorders, but their effects extend beyond mood regulation. A recent online report of a Lancet study suggests that these medications can induce cardiometabolic and other physiological changes, and that the magnitude and direction of these changes vary across different drugs. This…
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Fit older male cyclists face these hidden heart risks – here’s why that shouldn’t put you off riding
Introduction: Riding strong, with mindful heart health Exercise remains one of the best medicines for aging bodies. For many older men who cycle regularly, the benefits are clear: better stamina, healthier weight, sharper mood, and a lower risk of chronic disease. Yet long-term, high-intensity cycling can reveal hidden risks that merit attention. This article breaks…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: Can a Tiny Swish Affect Blood Pressure?
The Mouth–Heart Connection We often think of mouthwash as a quick fix for bad breath or a step toward cavity prevention. Yet emerging research suggests the mouth plays a surprising role in cardiovascular health. Our mouths host billions of bacteria that participate in complex chemical processes, including the conversion of dietary nitrates into nitric oxide…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: How a Tiny Swish Can Affect Blood Pressure
Why Mouthwash and Blood Pressure Might Be Connected Most of us reach for mouthwash to freshen breath or reduce plaque, not to steer heart health. Yet recent research suggests a surprising link: the mouth’s biochemical activity can influence the body’s nitric oxide system, a key player in regulating blood vessel tone and blood pressure. The…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: How Even a Tiny Swish Can Elevate Blood Pressure
The Mouth-Heart Connection We often think of mouthwash as a quick fix for fresh breath or plaque control. Yet recent research suggests a deeper link between oral care and heart health. The mouth hosts a diverse microbiome that does more than protect teeth. Some bacteria in this ecosystem convert dietary nitrates from vegetables like spinach…
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Continuous Walking Patterns Boost Heart Health More Than Short Bouts, Study Finds
New evidence shifts the focus from steps alone to walking patterns A major international study led by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia and the Universidad Europea in Spain has found that how you accumulate your steps may be just as important as how many you take. Specifically, longer, continuous walks lasting 10…
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Continuous Walking for Heart Health: Longer Sessions Benefit
New insights on walking patterns and heart health A new international study underscores a simple, adjustable approach to improving cardiovascular health for physically inactive adults. Researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain found that longer periods of continuous walking confer greater heart benefits than the same total number of steps…
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Continuous Walking Patterns Boost Cardiovascular Health: Longer Sessions Beat Short Bouts
New Insights on Walking Patterns and Heart Health A large international study, led by researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain, highlights a simple shift that could meaningfully improve cardiovascular outcomes for physically inactive adults. The research shows that longer, continuous walking sessions offer greater heart and artery benefits than…
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Bananas Could Be Undermining Your Smoothie’s Health Benefits
Bananas and the Hidden Cost of Smoothie Convenience What you blend into a smoothie matters just as much as what you blend it with. A recent study published in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s journal Food and Function highlights a surprising factor in nutrient absorption: the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO), naturally present in many fruits…