A new study published this week in the Journal of the American Heart Association found deaths from heart attacks have significantly declined in the United States over the past five decades. At the same time, more people are dying from chronic heart conditions. “Incredible progress has been made to reduce deaths from heart attacks over…
Exercising in the morning may uniquely benefit heart and lung functioning in older adults, according to new research. The study, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, also linked a steady physical activity schedule to health benefits. “The study suggests that getting earlier, consistent, and more physical activity during the day may help…
A new study found that compounds in many plant-based oils, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The findings “support the long-standing recommendation to increase the amount of plant foods people eat,” the study’s lead author, Fenglei Wang, PhD, a research associate at the Harvard T.H….
A pair of recent studies has found that the shingles vaccine may protect against more than just shingles—it may reduce the risk of dementia and heart issues, too. One study, published in JAMA on April 23, found that older Australians who were eligible for a free live-attenuated shingles vaccine (called Zostavax) had a 1.8% lower…
