By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson New research adds to the mounting body of evidence that eating more plant based foods and fewer animal ones may contribute to a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. Not only is eating fewer animal products good for the planet, but it is also good for your health,...
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How much coffee is too much for the heart?
By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier For many people, coffee is the magical brew that kick starts the day, a much-needed pick-me-up in the afternoon, and sometimes even a well-appreciated digestive after dinner. However, how much coffee is too much? A large new study claims to hold the answer. “What on earth could...
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Stopping aspirin treatment raises cardiovascular risk by over a third
New research published in the journal Circulation suggests that interrupting long-term, low-dose aspirin treatment may increase the likelihood of a second stroke or heart attack. Researchers led by Johan Sundström, a professor of epidemiology at Uppsala University in Sweden, set out to examine the effect of stopping low-dose aspirin treatment on the odds of having a second heart attack or stroke. The American...