New tool finds most Americans have hearts older than their actual age
A new tool that assesses heart health reveals that more than half of American adults have hearts that are older than their chronological age.The "heart age calculator"...
Cocoa Extract Supplements May Lower Inflammation and Protect Your Heart
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A study found that cocoa extract supplements might help reduce inflammation and lower heart disease risk. Cocoa beans have flavanols that can improve heart health by lowering...
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What Happens to Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol When You Eat Prunes Regularly
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Eating prunes daily may help improve cholesterol and reduce inflammation.Prunes appear to offer more benefits than prune juice and may be easier to eat in useful...
8 Daily Habits That Can Make Your Heart Healthier and Your Body Younger
Life’s Essential 8 is a set of health behaviors and factors developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) to measure and improve cardiovascular health.
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What cold weather does to the body and how to protect yourself this winter
Cold weather can increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke deaths, and it places the very old and very young at risk for a range of...
Can lifestyle changes later in life change brain health? – Deseret News
Older adults can improve thinking and memory with exercise, diet, brain training and social engagement.It is never too late to make lifestyle changes that can have measurable...
Mediterranean diet helps older adults live longer lives with fewer heart issues
Following a Mediterranean diet can help older adults significantly decrease their risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, according to a new meta-analysis published in Nutrients.The Mediterranean diet,...
