The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it?
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Marijuana Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Two new studies add to the confusion over the health effects of marijuana.
Strongest Study Yet Shows Meditation Can Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Most doctors say meditation can’t hurt you, but now there’s reassuring evidence that it may help you as well when it comes to warding off disease.
Migraines Linked to Brain Lesions in Women
The latest research connects migraines with more of the brain lesions, although their health impact isn’t clear
How Teen Rejection Can Lead to Chronic Disease Later in Life
Teens may not be wrong when they see their social troubles as matters of life and death.
Heart Benefits from Hormone Replacement Therapy?
A new Danish study offers some reassurance to women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms: the treatment may not only ease discomfort from hot flashes, but early use also appears not to increase women’s …
Happy Oktoberfest! Tapping into the Health Benefits of Beer
Wish you could be at Oktoberfest? Even if you can’t make it to the epic annual beer bash in Munich, Germany, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your favorite ale — or benefit your health in the process.
Happy Oktoberfest! Tapping into the Health Benefits of Beer
Wish you could be at Oktoberfest? Even if you can’t make it to the epic annual beer bash in Munich, Germany, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your favorite ale — or benefit your health in the process.
A Salty Diet Is a Recipe for High Blood Pressure in Kids Too
Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure in adults. Is a salty diet as dangerous for kids?
Is Eating Eggs Really as Bad for Your Heart as Smoking?
A new study suggests that eating three whole eggs a week can thicken the arteries as much as smoking. Some heart experts say not so fast
It’s Called the Graveyard Shift for a Reason
A new study confirms that shift workers — people who work late nights, irregular hours or mixed night-and-day schedules — are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke
Yoga Can Help Stroke Survivors Regain Their Balance
Add to the long list of health benefits attributed to regular yoga practice better balance, increased confidence and higher quality of life in survivors of stroke
Moderate Coffee Consumption Lowers Heart Failure Risk
Having a daily cup of coffee or two may actually be good for heart, according to latest research.
