Breastfeeding May Help New Moms Sleep Better and Eat Healthier
A large review of 60 studies involving over 57,000 new mothers found that breastfeeding appears to support healthier habits after giving birth. Mothers who …
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Daily Multivitamins Don't Lower Blood Pressure for Most Older Adults
A large study of nearly 9,000 older adults found that taking daily multivitamin supplements didn't prevent high blood pressure or lower blood pressure readings …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Fights Body Inflammation Better Than Regular Diets
Scientists looked at 33 studies involving 3,476 people to see if the Mediterranean diet reduces inflammation in the body. They found that people eating …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
Read MoreChia Seeds May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed multiple studies involving about 2,500 people to see if chia seeds really improve health. They found that eating chia seeds regularly may …
Read MoreCholesterol Pills May Help Protect Against Depression, Study Finds
A large review of 15 studies involving over 5 million people found that taking statin medications (cholesterol-lowering pills) may be linked to a 16% lower …
Read MoreStone Age Diet Scores Don't Predict Weight Loss Success in New Study
Researchers tested two different ways to measure how closely people follow a Stone Age (Paleolithic) diet in a 2-year weight loss study. They found that both …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Prevent Heart Rhythm Problems After Heart Surgery
Researchers looked at four studies involving 694 people who had heart bypass surgery to see if taking vitamin D could prevent a common heart rhythm problem …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Plus Forest Time Lower Bad Cholesterol?
Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether combining a heart-healthy diet called MIND with regular forest visits can lower bad cholesterol in adults over 50. …
Read MoreBarberry Supplements May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Scientists reviewed 11 studies involving 718 people to see if barberry supplements could help with health problems like high blood pressure and cholesterol. …
Read MoreCan Cutting Plastic Use Help Your Heart and Weight? New Study Finds Out
Scientists are testing whether avoiding plastic products for just 4 weeks can improve heart health and weight in adults who are overweight. The PERTH study …
Read MoreEating More Beans Instead of Red Meat May Help Your Heart and Weight
Scientists studied 102 healthy men for 6 weeks to see what happens when they eat more beans and lentils instead of red meat and processed meats like bacon. The …
Read MoreHealthy Eating Score Linked to Better Heart Health in New Study
Researchers studied how a special eating score called the Dietary Obesity Prevention Score relates to heart health. This score measures how well someone's diet …
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Habits Cut Death Risk for People with Diabetic Kidney Disease
A large study of 1,745 people with diabetic kidney disease found that following eight key healthy lifestyle habits significantly reduced their risk of dying. …
Read MoreNew Ginseng Probiotics May Lower Cholesterol Better Than Regular Ones
Scientists found special bacteria living on ginseng plants that could help lower cholesterol levels. These new probiotics, called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, …
Read MoreHow Cooking Methods May Affect Your Heart, Kidneys, and Blood Sugar
Scientists are studying harmful compounds called AGEs that form when food is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling or frying. These compounds may …
Read MoreHeart Health in Transgender Adults Similar to General Population
Researchers studied heart health in 86 transgender and gender diverse adults taking hormone therapy. They found that overall heart health scores were similar …
Read MoreWhich Diet Works Best for Your Heart? Scientists Compare 8 Popular Diets
Scientists compared 8 popular diets to see which ones work best for heart health. They looked at over 1,600 people following diets like keto, Mediterranean, …
Read MoreCelery May Help Lower Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar, Study Shows
Scientists looked at 10 studies involving 511 people to see if celery can help with high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol problems. They found that …
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