Being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, leading to heart disease. Researchers used data on healthy
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Exercise prevents chronic diseases in adults
New research has shown that exercise prevents chronic diseases in adults. Researchers at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research interviewed
HIV infection increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
Past global analysis of figures showed the link between HIV infection and cardiovascular disease. The impact is great in sub-Saharan
How caffeine protects the heart
Caffeine consumption has been associated with lower risks for multiple diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. A
Link between allergen in red meat and heart disease
A team of researchers has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the
Benefits of plant-based foods
Regular consumption of plant-based foods is associated with a variety of health benefits, eating more plant protein, less animal-derived protein
Are you lonely?
Loneliness is bad for the heart, its a strong predictor of premature death, feeling lonely was a stronger predictor of
Effects of tobacco on your heart
Tobacco contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including tar and others that can narrow arteries and damage blood vessels. Nicotine is
An egg a day prevents cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability across the globe due to ischaemic heart disease and
Exercise prevents heart aging
Aging makes arteries which transport blood in and out of the heart prone to stiffening, this increases the risk of