Luke Perry’s fans were shocked when they heard he died Monday of a stroke.
The hunky star of “Beverly Hills, 90210” was only 52.[i]
Isn’t that too young to have a fatal stroke?
Strokes are typically associated with the elderly. But more than a third of the people who have one are under 65.[ii]
And youthfulness can actually work against them, according to Dr.… Read More
We’ve always known that fried foods were unhealthy. But we’ve never really known exactly how much damage they did…until now.
A new study quantifies the health damage done by eating fried foods regularly.
Existing evidence makes it clear that fried foods can trigger heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But researchers at the University of Iowa found a clear link between fried foods and premature death.… Read More
Many people swear by the Mediterranean diet. And for good reason.
With its emphasis on vegetables, fruit, and healthy fats from olive oil and fish, research has consistently found that it is heart healthy. It also helps people lose weight and prevents diabetes.[1]
What’s more, there’s strong evidence it protects against cancer, depression, and Alzheimer’s.
Now, a new study shows how to make the Mediterranean diet even healthier.… Read More
Six hours.
That’s the minimum amount of sleep you need each night for a healthy heart, according to a major new study.
The research was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.[1]
About 4,000 subjects were divided into groups depending on how much sleep they got.
The researchers measured levels of atherosclerosis in the subjects’ femoral and carotid arteries using ultrasound.… Read More
When you sit in an office all day, it’s difficult to stay in shape. Spending eight hours or more tethered to a desk is terrible for your health.
But a new study shows there’s a simple way office workers can improve their fitness.
You do it by using your workplace as a piece of gym equipment…
Previous research had found that brief spurts of vigorous exercise can boost heart health.… Read More
Those of us battling weight issues often cast a resentful eye on skinny people…especially those who come by their thin physique effortlessly.
You know the type…people who never exercise and can eat whatever they want without gaining a pound.
Meanwhile, we kill ourselves at the gym and still end up putting on weight.
New research shows that our jealousy may be misplaced.… Read More