Tag: cardiovascular health

Work and family demands may impact women’s heart health

Thursday 07th November 2019

It is believed by researchers that cardiovascular health and stress are linked in some way, but it is unclear what the association is. A new study has recently investigated the effects of a unique kind […]

The faster you walk, the longer you may live

Wednesday 30th October 2019

It is well documented that walking helps keep us healthy and prolong our lives, and walking for only two hours per week reduces the risk of all-cause mortality. Walking has also been linked with enhanced […]

Chocolate may deter heartbeat irregularity

Monday 28th October 2019

Eating a small amount of chocolate each week may lower the risk for a serious and fairly common irregular heart rhythm. This finding stems from a 2017 study conducted in Denmark. Participants who consumed chocolate […]

Plant based diet may reduce cardiovascular death risk by 32%

Saturday 26th October 2019

More and more studies are suggesting that eating fewer animal products is good for your health, and a large amount of evidence is showing that a plant based diet could benefit cardiovascular health. One recent […]