How TV and breakfast may impact heart health

Two new studies examine how different TV-watching and breakfast-eating patterns affect the cardiovascular health of 2,000 adults.

Large study reviews the cardiovascular benefits of walnuts

The results of a meta-review of 25 years worth of research on the cardiovascular effects of nuts are in: a walnut-enriched diet keeps your heart healthy.

High cholesterol triggers mitochondrial oxidative stress leading to osteoarthritis

High cholesterol might harm more than our cardiovascular systems. New research using animal models suggests that high cholesterol levels trigger mitochondrial oxidative stress on cartilage cells, causing them to die, and ultimately leading to the development of osteoarthritis.

Vitamin D levels could predict risk of poor cardiovascular health

Low levels of total vitamin D and bioavailable vitamin D may be a predictor for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.

Potassium-rich diets could protect diabetic patients’ kidneys

New research into potassium levels in type 2 diabetics could yield a simple dietary intervention to protect the cardiovascular systems and kidneys of patients.

Older women who consume too many diet drinks at increased risk for heart trouble

It appears healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular problems, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session.

A compound in red grapes, including red wine, counteracts exercise benefits in older men

In older men, a natural antioxidant compound found in red grapes and other plants — called resveratrol — blocks many of the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, according to research published today [22 July 2013] in The Journal of Physiology…

Shocking Risk Figures For Teens Developing Diabetes And Heart Problems

The June issues of Pediatrics carries an article laying down the risks for teens developing heart problems, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. The study compares today’s figures with a study from a year ago called “Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among U.S