(magicmine/iStock, Getty Images) Make a list of the ABCs of heart health, from arrhythmia to Zumba classes, and you might not think to include a T – for thyroid. But the small gland that produces crucial hormones can have a big effect on the cardiovascular system. “Both an overactive thyroid and an underactive thyroid can…
(netrun78/iStock, Getty Images) Looking back on the past year … wait, nobody really wants to relive that, right? Even now, the omicron variant means COVID-19 precautions – getting vaccinated, getting boosted, following safety measures – aren’t going away. But “this is a new year where so many new beginnings are going to be happening as…
(Jorg Greuel/Photodisc, Getty Images) Twenty years ago, the Canadian province of Ontario launched an aggressive campaign to tackle stroke from every angle: It hyped prevention and awareness; beefed up its acute care practices and response times; and increased access to post-stroke rehabilitation. It worked. Stroke rates fell 32% within a decade. But that wasn’t all….
(Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Moment, Getty Images) From popcorn to pomegranates, here are the top 10 food stories readers craved this year, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Popcorn as a snack: Healthy hit or dietary horror show? Prepared properly, popcorn can be a feel-good nutritious hit. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews….
(Florin Prunoiu/Image Source, Getty Images) Lea en español Zip up your coat or you’ll catch a cold! Most people have probably heard some variation of that parental plea while growing up, or even directed such advice to their own children. It’s a sensible request, though when it comes to avoiding illness when temperatures dip, it’s…
(vgajic/E+, Getty Images) And just like that, heart health and exercise became the talk of the town. By now it’s not a spoiler to say that in the latest “Sex and the City” revival, the character known as Mr. Big, played by 67-year-old actor Chris Noth, has an apparent heart attack after a session on…
(ClarkandCompany/iStock, Getty Images) Lea en español To occupy his mind during long-distance trail runs, Philip Stark started noticing the variety of plants in the fields around him, then the way they changed with the seasons. As the plants bloomed and thrived over time, he began to wonder, “Can I eat that?” So Stark, a professor…
(Raphye Alexius/Image Source, Getty Images) Major life milestones – such as starting a new school or job, getting married, having children or retiring – often lead to a drop in physical activity levels that could harm heart health, a new science report warns. People and their health care professionals should pay closer attention to periods…
(kajakiki/E+, Getty Images) Lea en español Since before Americans officially celebrated Thanksgiving, turkey has had a place at the holiday table. Lately, it also has developed a reputation as a relatively healthy part of the big meal. Does it deserve that reputation? “Yes, it does,” said Catherine M. Champagne, a professor of nutritional epidemiology and…
(deteetarkan/iStock, Getty Images) Improving your overall sleep health could help lower your risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and other cardiovascular threats, according to new research. Experts already knew a lack of sleep and having sleep disorders can put health at risk. But the new study looked into whether the multiple factors that go…