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Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

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Researchers at the University of Barcelona found adding peanuts or peanut butter to the diet of young, healthy people had a positive effect on vascular health.

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Polyphenols in Peanuts Improve Vascular Health

Researchers at the University of Barcelona found adding peanuts or peanut butter to the diet of young, healthy people had a positive effect on vascular health.

Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found adults who stay well-hydrated are healthier and live longer as a result of developing fewer chronic conditions like heart and lung disease.

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Proper Hydration Contributes to Longevity

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found adults who stay well-hydrated are healthier and live longer as a result of developing fewer chronic conditions like heart and lung disease.

Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

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New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows a lack of sleep can inhibit your social conscience and make you less willing to help others and be more...

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Research Shows the Sleepy are More Stingy

New research from the University of California at Berkeley shows a lack of sleep can inhibit your social conscience and make you less willing to help others and be more...

Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

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New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

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Sleeping Less for Teens Means More Weight

New research from the European Society of Cardiology which found teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to be overweight or obese compared to their well-rested peers.

Cocoa Reduces Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness

Cocoa Reduces Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiff...

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Researchers found cocoa flavanols effectively lowered the blood pressure of study participants, but only when their numbers were elevated.

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Cocoa Reduces Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiff...

Researchers found cocoa flavanols effectively lowered the blood pressure of study participants, but only when their numbers were elevated.

Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular...

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New research from Harvard shows there is a correlation between two or more servings of avocado per week and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Avocados Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular...

New research from Harvard shows there is a correlation between two or more servings of avocado per week and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Cranberries are Good for the Heart

Cranberries are Good for the Heart

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Researchers in London found daily cranberry consumption significantly improves cardiovascular health.

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Cranberries are Good for the Heart

Researchers in London found daily cranberry consumption significantly improves cardiovascular health.

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

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A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

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Sleeping in the Light can be Harmful

A new study shows even moderate light exposure during sleep can stress the heart and increase insulin resistance.

Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

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New research from the University of South Florida shows poor sleep is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart disease.

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Poor Sleep Ups Your Risk for Heart Disease

New research from the University of South Florida shows poor sleep is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of heart disease.

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

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Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

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Sleep Deprived Teens Eat More Junk Food

Researchers from Brigham Young University found teens are susceptible to weight gain and cardiometabolic diseases as a result of poor eating habits when they sleep less.

Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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A new study from Penn State University showed that adding herbs and spices to food was able to lower the blood pressure of study participants even without them cutting back...

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Raise the Spices to Lower Your Blood Pressure

A new study from Penn State University showed that adding herbs and spices to food was able to lower the blood pressure of study participants even without them cutting back...

Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

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A review of the data by researchers at the University of Toronto shows eating nuts does not contribute to weight gain.

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Eating Nuts Won’t Make You Fat

A review of the data by researchers at the University of Toronto shows eating nuts does not contribute to weight gain.

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart Health

Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

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Fat is Better Predictor than Muscle for Heart H...

Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have determined early markers of heart health are impacted more by losing fat than gaining muscle.

Water May be the Missing Piece to Heart Health

Water May be the Missing Piece to Heart Health

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New research from the European Society of Cardiology shows drinking enough water is vitally important in preventing heart failure.

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Water May be the Missing Piece to Heart Health

New research from the European Society of Cardiology shows drinking enough water is vitally important in preventing heart failure.

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just Like Exercise

Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

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Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

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Resistance Breathing Lowers Blood Pressure Just...

Researchers at the University of Colorado found strength training for your breathing muscles was able to lower systolic blood pressure and improve some measures of vascular health as much or...

Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

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Researchers at University College London found children on a vegan diet had better heart health than children who ate meat but had several nutritional deficiencies that stunted their growth and...

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Vegan Diet has Benefits and Drawbacks for Children

Researchers at University College London found children on a vegan diet had better heart health than children who ate meat but had several nutritional deficiencies that stunted their growth and...

Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

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Researchers at Penn State University discovered lean red meat paired with the Mediterranean diet actually reduced the heart disease risk for study participants.

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Mediterranean Diet Leaves Room for Red Meat

Researchers at Penn State University discovered lean red meat paired with the Mediterranean diet actually reduced the heart disease risk for study participants.

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

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Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.

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No Pain No Gain for PAD Sufferers

Researchers found if people with peripheral artery disease don't experience pain while exercising they are not working hard enough to see benefits.