“Yo-yo dieting” — where people lose weight and gain it back again — doubles the risk of a heart attack, stroke or death in people who already have significant [...]
People, especially minorities, who are at a “healthy” weight may still be at increased risk for diabetes and heart disease, a new study reports. Researchers gathered data [...]
Knowing how much caffeine is in a cup of coffee can be really helpful when you’re trying to limit your caffeine intake. While being dependent on the stimulant isn’t [...]
Avocados are high in many types of nutrients, including heart-healthy fiber and phytosterols. Their creaminess is due to another ingredient, monounsaturated fatty acids, [...]
Sleeping for five hours a night alters your heart rate the next day Getting too little sleep has been shown to have bad effects on the heart, and many studies have linked it [...]
Recently the scientific community has been abuzz about blood pressure, one of the most powerful contributors to heart disease. Doctors are actively debating how low blood [...]