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When we go to the gym, we face a choice… Should we do an aerobic workout? Or strength exercises? Maybe a little of both?
Studies show they each have important and specific health benefits. Aerobic exercise is good for your heart and lungs. It lowers blood pressure, improves immunity and blood lipids, and it promotes vascular health.1
… Read MoreWhen it comes to high blood pressure, sodium seems to get all the attention. Cutting out salt is likely the first advice your doctor will offer if your numbers are high.
Sodium raises your blood pressure by pulling water into your blood vessels. This raises your total blood volume which, in turn, increases your blood pressure. Reduce your sodium and you lower your blood pressure.… Read More
For decades, doctors have debated whether people can be overweight and still be healthy.
If you get plenty of exercise but are still heavy, does that mean you’re in bad shape?
A new study attempted to find an answer. York University researchers gathered 853 adults who had weight issues. All were attending weight management clinics in Ontario, Canada.1
… Read MoreBlood-thinning drugs are supposed to cut your risk of having a stroke. That’s the main reason millions of Americans who suffer from atrial fibrillation take them.
These medications include Coumadin (warfarin), Eliquis (apixaban), Pradaxa (dabigatran), and Xarelto (rivaroxaban).1
An alarming new study shows that in many people these drugs actually increase the chances of having a stroke.
… Read MoreAs we get older, many of us slowly pack on weight. You may figure it’s just an inevitable part of aging.
But a major new study has discovered a culprit that has nothing to do with getting older.
Researchers at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle followed the eating and drinking of habits of more than 49,000 post-menopausal women for five years.… Read More
Research on alcohol and health has been all over the place.
Some studies have shown moderate drinking is beneficial for heart health and longevity… Others show that even small amounts of alcohol might increase cancer risk.1
But a new study provides strong evidence that a couple glasses of wine a day help your brain. It shows that moderate amounts of alcohol help your brain remove dementia-causing waste products.… Read More