Increased heart disease risk from red meat may stem from gut microbe response to digestion
Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk of cardiovascular disease associated with red meat…
Cocoa shown to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness in first real-life study
Cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when elevated, a new study from the University of Surrey finds.
American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist
American Heart Association’s checklist to measure cardiovascular health is updated, now called Life’s Essential 8™, adding healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health.
Face shields don’t give high level Covid protection, study shows
If you wore a face shield during the pandemic, it probably didn’t give you a high level of protection against Covid, according to new research from the University…
Most high blood pressure in children and teenagers is linked with unhealthy lifestyle
Inactivity, diets high in sugar and salt, and excess weight account for nine in ten cases of high blood pressure in children and adolescents, according to a consensus…