Sauna bathing is an activity used for the purposes of pleasure, wellness, and relaxation. Emerging evidence suggests that beyond its use for pleasure, sauna bathing may be linked to several health benefits. A new report published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that sauna bathing is associated with a reduction in the risk of vascular diseases, […]
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Omega 3 supplements have little or no heart or vascular health benefit: New health evidence challenges belief that omega 3 supplements reduce risk of heart disease, stroke or death
New evidence published today shows there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death. Omega 3 is a type of fat. Small amounts of omega 3 fats are essential for good health, and they can be found in the food that we eat. The […]
Deaths from heart diseases rising in India, says study
Deaths due to cardiovascular (heart) disease is on the rise in India, causing more than one quarter of all deaths in the country in 2015, and affecting rural populations and young adults the most, says a study published in The Lancet Global Health. This work is the first nationally representative study to measure cardiovascular mortality […]
Experts Reveal The Healthy Habit That Doubles Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Calling all stand-up desk enthusiasts: You might want to take a seat while reading this… New research has found that workers who primarily stand on the job are twice as likely to have heart disease than those who mainly sit. According to Peter Smith, a scientist from the Institute for Work and Health and the […]
Want A Healthy Heart? Drink More Coffee, Says New Study
Latte lovers, rejoice. New research has found that a daily dose of coffee (or three) may actually help with heart health. Experts at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne examined a series of studies looking at the effects of caffeine on conditions such as arrhythmias (aka, when the heart beats too fast, too […]