Better lifestyle habits are useful additions to optimize management of atrial fibrillation
Weight loss, regular physical activity and other lifestyle changes are effective yet underused strategies that should be added to optimize management of atrial fibrillation, according to “Lifestyle and…
More steps-per-day linked to significant reductions in diabetes and high blood pressure
Middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower risk of diabetes and a 31% lower risk of high blood…
Consuming more olive oil associated with less heart disease in Americans
Consuming more olive oil was associated with less risk of heart attack among Americans, especially when it replaced mayonnaise, margarine or butter, according to preliminary research presented at…
For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives
Two studies demonstrate that older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn’t have to be strenuous to be effective, according…
More caffeine is not the answer for tired lorry drivers – new study shows too much coffee could have negative effects
Lorry drivers who consumed large amounts of coffee and energy drinks reported having crashed more compared to those only drank small quantities of caffeine, according to new research.