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·July 20, 2021·5 min read

Coffee Doesn’t Raise Your Risk for Heart Rhythm Problems

Contrary to popular belief, moderate coffee consumption does not increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias or other heart health problems. Researchers found daily coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of certain cardiac conditions. Findings add to the growing body of evidence that coffee consumption can help reduce the risk of several health problems including Parkinson's disease and some cancers.

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·July 16, 2021·5 min read

Where You Live Can Greatly Affect Your Heart and Brain Health

The neighborhood you live in could have an impact on your brain and cardiovascular health, a new study reports.

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·July 1, 2021·6 min read

5-Minute Workout Lowers Blood Pressure as Much as Exercise and Drugs

A daily five-minute workout dubbed "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of cardiovascular health more than aerobic exercise or medications designed to reduce blood pressure.

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·June 4, 2021·4 min read

Intense Teen Romances May Predict High Blood Pressure Later in Life

Teens who find themselves in intense, controlling relationships, where they are denied healthy external friendships and self-discovery, and psychologically controlling parents, have a higher risk for high blood pressure later in life.

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·May 20, 2021·3 min read

Worrying About Your Heart Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorders

Heart-focused anxiety raises the risk for developing other mental health disorders, a new study reports.

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·April 27, 2021·4 min read

Espresso, Latte or Decaf? Genetic Code Drives Your Desire for Coffee

Study reveals a causal genetic link between cardio-health and coffee consumption. Those who subconsciously prefer decaffeinated coffee are more likely to be prone to the adverse effects of caffeine and have risk factors for high blood pressure.

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·March 30, 2021·4 min read

The Neural Mechanism of a Circulatory Response to Stress

Study identifies a novel mechanism in which the lateral habenula regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress.

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·February 26, 2021·5 min read

Heart Problems Alter Gene Activity in the Hippocampus

Cardiovascular problems can alter gene activity in the hippocampus, increasing the risk for cognitive decline and memory deficits, a new study reports.

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·February 25, 2021·4 min read

Plant-Based Diets Improve Cardiac Function and Cognitive Health

Plant-based diets, such as the DASH diet and MIND diet, can reduce the risk of heart failure and ultimately decrease the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

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·January 14, 2020·4 min read

Burnout linked with irregular heartbeat

Vital exhaustion, commonly referred to as 'burnout', increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation.

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·December 27, 2019·4 min read

Intermittent fasting may help you live longer

Daily time-restricted feeding and limiting yourself to one moderate-sized meal two days a week may have significant benefits for both cognitive and overall health. A new study links intermittent fasting to a longer, healthier life.