Common viruses sharply raise heart attack and stroke risk, major global review shows
From flu and COVID-19 to HIV and shingles, a sweeping analysis reveals that viral infections can trigger or…
Stem cells show promise in preventing post-heart attack heart failure
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are at lower…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…
Women gain stronger heart protection from exercise than men, study reveals
New research reveals that women achieve equal or greater protection from coronary heart disease and death with far…
New research highlights crucial role of continuous walking patterns for cardiovascular benefit
An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has…
Two strong hearts: SCA baits ARN with new Heart Network
This morning, Southern Cross Austereo announced the Heart Network, a new national band of music stations streaming across…
Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals
A massive UK Biobank analysis reveals that the health risks of obesity shift over time, peaking at different…
What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Just Half an Hour Less of Sitting Each Day Can Boost Energy and Metabolism
by Getty Images For Unsplash+ Cutting your couch time by 30 minutes every day would give you an…
Exposure to bright light at night can increase heart disease risk
A new study led by Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can…
Study links child behavior stress and lower self-regulation in parents
Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn’t easy. While the experience can be filled with…
Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That’s the result of…