(Natural News) The Western diet is notorious for containing sinful amounts of fat, sugar and little to no nutrients. This unhealthy diet is also linked to a greater risk of developing serious health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet despite the many reasons to forego this type of diet, many Americans continue […]

(Natural News) Walking is one of the simplest and easiest ways to sneak exercise into a busy schedule. According to a recent study, adults and the elderly can benefit from walking regularly. Researchers have even found that increasing your walking time helps boost your heart health. The study was published in the journal PLOS Medicine. Many studies […]

(Natural News) Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough, smoking and carrying extra […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University found that more and more Americans are now living with and dying due to heart failure. This disturbing trend is being further exacerbated by the overall state of health in the US. According to the study, the death toll has been on the rise since 2012. Dr. Sadiya Khan, lead researcher and assistant […]

(Natural News) A new study suggests that treating high blood pressure, cutting down on salt intake and eliminating trans fats from people’s diets could prevent nearly 100 million people from prematurely dying due to heart issues. This study, published in the journal Circulation, is estimating that these three interventions could significantly reduce the number of people dying from cardiovascular […]

(Natural News) Pregnancy complications could lead to severely negative health problems that could affect both the mother’s and the baby’s health. Some women could develop complications during pregnancy while others could develop problems before pregnancy or even after giving birth. Now, recent research suggests that women who undergo fertility treatment should consult their doctors for potential underlying heart failure symptoms. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Medical Center Berlin are suggesting that spending some time in a sauna can be just as exhausting as moderate exercise. Their study found that a sauna session, contrary to popular belief, actually raises your heart rate and blood pressure, and that once you leave, both your heart rate and […]

(Natural News) One of the major keys to having a healthy heart is maintaining the health of your arteries. The hardening of arteries, also known as arterial stiffness, is a risk factor for chronic heart diseases like coronary artery disease and even death. This emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of […]

(Natural News) We’ve all had it drilled into our heads that high cholesterol is bad and bringing it down with statins can prevent a heart attack. However, that doesn’t explain why many people who take statins still end up developing cardiovascular disease. A recent study shows that there’s far more to the cardiovascular disease equation […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic illness that robs a person of his memory and thinking skills. In the US, as many as five million adults suffer from this debilitating illness, with most symptoms appearing after age 60, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are some cases where people develop symptoms […]