Ottawa Heart Institute working to detect cardio conditions before they become life-threatening
Often, cardiac problems in older adults go undetected until it's too late. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is hoping to change that with a series of pop-up...
Cocoa extract may reduce age-related inflammation
A daily cocoa extract supplement rich in flavanols appears to reduce age-related inflammation, according to new results from the largest study of its kind to date. The...
Study Links Beet Juice Consumption to Lowered BP in Older Adults
New research may give you a reason to try drinking more beet juice.Drinking the juice twice daily led to lowered blood pressure in older adults in this...
COVID Infection Can Age Blood Vessels and Weaken Heart Health, Especially in Women
The list of lingering COVID side effects seems to go on forever, and now there’s another complication to consider. Those who’ve been infected with COVID — especially...
Cardiovascular Disease Reduces Heart Health, Longevity in Older Adults
Life’s Essential 8, adapted in 2022 from Life’s Simple 7, includes 8 factors and behaviors which, when optimal, saw greater cardiovascular disease-free survival, total longevity, and...
Lifestyle changes significantly boost brain health in older adults- The Week
Lifestyle changes focusing on exercise, a nutritious diet, cognitive activities and social engagement can significantly enhance brain function in older adults at risk of cognitive decline and...
Can heart attack lead to vision loss? Research reveals the hidden impact of heart...
Heart attacks, medically known as acute myocardial infarctions, primarily affect the heart but can also have unexpected effects on other parts of the body, including...
RSV Immunization Shows Cardiorespiratory Benefits in Adults Aged 60 and Older
Adults aged 60 years and older demonstrated lower all-cause cardiorespiratory hospitalization with the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F protein-based vaccine compared with individuals that did not...
Cardiologist shares 5 easy things people need to do in their 20s, 30s to...
Serious conditions like heart attacks were initially thought to affect older adults who had crossed middle age. But lately, heart attack scares are showing up...
