May 20, 2019 by News Staff

A research team led by Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health and Macquarie University scientists has discovered a group of cells in the...

May 16, 2019 by News Staff

Compounds in blueberries may help to improve blood vessel function and reduce systolic blood pressure, according to a new study published in the Journals...

May 14, 2019 by News Staff

Walnuts are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid and the linoleic acid, and contain a proportionally greater quantity...

Mar 27, 2019 by News Staff

Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened beverages (carbonated and noncarbonated soft drinks, fruit drinks, energy drinks, and sports drinks) was associated...

Feb 4, 2019 by News Staff

Statin therapy produces significant reductions in major vascular events irrespective of age, including in people older than 75 years, according to a new...

Dec 10, 2018 by News Staff

In an analysis of septuagenarians who have been exercising for decades, researchers from Ball State University found that they have heart and lung capacities...

Nov 13, 2018 by News Staff

Low-dose treatment with trimethylamine N-oxide — a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet —...

Nov 12, 2018 by News Staff

Exposure to blue light significantly decreases systolic blood pressure and increases heart rate, lowering the risk of developing cardiovascular disease,...

Sep 25, 2018 by News Staff

According to a new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, older adults with irregular sleep patterns weigh more, have higher blood sugar and...

Sep 21, 2018 by News Staff

A new study reveals that a traditional Mediterranean-style diet reduces stroke risk among white adults who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease....

Sep 17, 2018 by News Staff

According to investigators from the Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology (PURE) study, dairy intake of around three standard servings per day is associated...

Sep 12, 2018 by News Staff

A traditional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called diclofenac poses a cardiovascular health risk compared with no use, paracetamol use,...

Aug 13, 2018 by News Staff

Sodium (a component of table salt) intake is associated with cardiovascular disease and strokes only in communities where mean intake is greater than 5...

Jul 16, 2018 by News Staff

A study published in the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics shows that ellagitannins — natural phenolic compounds found in red raspberries —...

Jul 4, 2018 by News Staff

A large prospective cohort study of a half million people in the United Kingdom has found inverse associations for coffee drinking with mortality, including...

Jun 25, 2018 by News Staff

A new study, for the first time, has compared the relationship between sodium (a component of table salt) intake and mortality, based on various methods...

Jun 14, 2018 by News Staff

Two cups (330 grams) of mangoes a day have beneficial effects on systolic blood pressure and gut fermentation among healthy postmenopausal women, according...

Jun 13, 2018 by News Staff

Loneliness is a strong predictor of premature death, worse mental health, and lower quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease, according...

Jun 6, 2018 by News Staff

Walking at average or brisk/fast pace is associated with a reduced risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, an analysis of data from...

May 23, 2018 by News Staff

In a research article published in the journal Heart, a team of researchers from China and the UK reports that a moderate level of egg consumption (up...