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·September 30, 2022·6 min read

‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin Could Mend a Broken Heart

Oxytocin, a hormone connected with bonding and love, could help to heal damage following a heart attack. Researchers found oxytocin stimulates stem cells from the heart's outer layer and migrates into the middle layer where it develops into muscle cells that generate heart contractions. This could be used to promote the regeneration of heart cells following a heart attack.

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·August 28, 2022·5 min read

Poor Heart Health Predicts Premature Brain Aging

Worse cardiovascular health at age 36 can predict a higher brain age and associated cognitive problems later in life.

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·July 26, 2022·4 min read

Cocoa Shown to Reduce Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in First Real-Life Study

Study reveals cocoa powder reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness, only when levels of both are elevated.

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·June 15, 2022·4 min read

Trade the Chair for Fresh Air: Study Explores Link Between Sitting Time and Cardio Health

Those who sit for six or more hours a day are at a substantially increased risk for heart disease and early death.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Emotion Discovered in Mysterious ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

Takotsubo syndrome, a sudden form of acute heart failure often brought on by emotional or physical stress, is associated with changes in brain regions associated with emotion and emotional processing.

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·June 7, 2022·3 min read

Endurance Exercise May Affect Body’s Largest Artery Differently in Men and Women

The vascular age of male athletes who participate in endurance exercise is 10 years older than their chronological age. Female athletes showed no overall difference between vascular and chronological age.

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·April 20, 2022·6 min read

The Challenges of Studying Marijuana’s Effects on the Heart and Brain

Researchers identify problem areas they face in studying the effects of cannabis on the brain and heart function.

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·April 3, 2022·2 min read

Exercise Improves Health Markers in Young Female Survivors of Childhood Trauma

A progressive exercise training program may help mitigate some of the psychological and physiological effects of adverse childhood experiences in otherwise healthy young women.

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·October 15, 2021·4 min read

Genes Play Key Role in Exercise Outcomes

A new study reveals our genes play a key role in how our bodies respond to exercise. Researchers also identified specific genes that influence the outcome of different types of physical activity.

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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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