People who stay up late might be putting their hearts at risk. A recent study shows that night owls, especially those in middle age and older, have worse heart health. This is likely because they make choices that aren't good for their hearts, like eating poorly, smoking, and not getting enough slee
People have long known that different breathing styles can change how we feel. A recent study looked at three types of yoga breathing and how they affect the heart, breathing rate, and mood. The study included 42 people, half men and half women, with an average age of 23. They had some experience wi
The latest numbers on heart disease and stroke in the U. S. show both good and bad news. While deaths from these conditions have gone down, they still top the list of causes of death in the country. Almost half of American adults are dealing with some form of cardiovascular disease. This should make
Quercetin, a powerful antioxidant, has shown promise in fighting heart failure linked to diabetes. But its benefits are limited because it doesn't dissolve or absorb well in the body. To tackle this, scientists created a smart nasal spray that delivers quercetin more effectively. They tested differ
Heart failure is a big problem worldwide, especially in places where advanced medical care is hard to get. This is where yoga might come in handy. The Yoga-EndOmics study is looking into how yoga can help people with heart failure. It's not just about stretching and breathing exercises. This study w
Heart problems in women often go unnoticed. Doctors and tools designed to help don't always consider the unique needs of women. This is a big issue because heart disease shows up differently in women than in men. Yet, many digital health tools, like apps and wearables, don't account for these differ
Your heart is like a pump, always working to keep you alive. When you're just sitting around, your heart still beats, and that's your resting heart rate. For most people, this number is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. But if you're super fit, like a marathon runner, it might be as low as 30 to
Did you know that taking care of your heart can also help your brain? It's true! Scientists have found that many things that are bad for your heart can also be bad for your brain. This is important because it means that by keeping your heart healthy, you might also be protecting your brain from cond
In Western Fiji, a study checked how well quick, on-the-spot tests can spot heartworm in dogs. These tests are handy because they give fast results. The study looked at two types of tests: one that finds baby worms in the blood and four others that find worm proteins. The study found that the modif
A young social media star faced a shocking health scare that changed her life forever. Faye Greenwood, a popular content creator, had a heart attack while on a trip to Paris. She was only 24 years old. At first, people thought she was just drunk. They made her wait in pain for hours. She felt so bad
