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Migraine May Raise Women’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Research shows that women who experience migraines face a significantly higher chance of serious cardiovascular events than women who don’t get migraines. According to the study, women with migraines had roughly a 50% greater overall risk of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or needing open-heart surgery. When broken down by event type, the risks were […]
Reasons Women Should Strength Train
When strength training for women is featured in magazines, it’s often framed around weight loss and getting “toned.” While those goals can be motivating, the real value of lifting weights goes far deeper. Strength training supports long-term health, protects the body as we age, and improves the way we feel and function every day. Here […]
Can Chocolate Really Lower the Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke?
If you love chocolate, there’s some encouraging research, but the reality is a bit nuanced. Several scientific studies have explored whether chocolate consumption, particularly moderate amounts, is linked to better heart health and a lower risk of stroke. Much of this attention focuses on cocoa’s natural compounds, especially flavanols, which are plant-based antioxidants that may […]
Cozy Up With a Cup of Hot Cocoa
Looking for a healthy beverage? Consider hot cocoa. Research from Cornell University shows that hot cocoa packs more cancer-fighting antioxidants than other well-known antioxidant sources like green tea and red wine, boasting two to three times the antioxidant punch of green tea and nearly double that of red wine. Antioxidants are natural compounds that help […]
Jogging for Bone Health
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Although bone tissue is always being broken down and rebuilt, osteoporosis develops when the body can’t replace bone fast enough to keep up with what’s being lost. Over time, this leads to lower bone density and bones that […]
How Winter Weather Can Affect Your Health
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, many people begin to feel the effects of colder weather. These seasonal changes can influence our bodies in several ways, so it’s helpful to understand what can happen and how to protect ourselves during the winter months. Immune SystemColder weather doesn’t directly make you sick, but it does create […]
Why Strength Training Matters More as We Age
As we get older, we might spend less time thinking about building muscle, but that’s exactly when it becomes more important. Age naturally brings a decline in muscle strength and size, which can slowly erode our ability to stay active and independent. The old adage “use it or lose it” definitely applies here. Strength, or […]
Mobility Issues in Older Adults
As we grow older, our strength, balance and coordination can decline, making certain movements difficult. The good news is that mobility issues are manageable. By paying attention and taking steps early, you can support a loved one’s confidence and independence as they age. Signs Mobility May Be Worsening While some mobility loss is normal, these […]
Heart Attack Risks Rise During Winter
Research shows that deaths from heart attack, heart failure, and other cardiovascular diseases increase by 26–36% in winter compared to summer months, a pattern that holds true across all regions and climates. This finding comes from Dr. Bryan Schwartz and Dr. Robert Kloner of Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, who analyzed data from 1.7 […]
Is Evening the Optimal Time for Exercise?
Recent research suggests that doing moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise in the evening may confer the greatest protection against mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and microvascular disease (MVD) among adults with obesity, including those who also have type 2 diabetes (T2D). Background & Methods Key Findings Practical Implications The authors conclude: “Beyond the total volume of MVPA, its […]
