Graphical Abstract. Credit: Function (2024). DOI: 10.1093/function/zqae042 A new study in rats shows that lactate, a substance found in the muscles, initiates a cascade of actions in the muscles that helps blood vessels relax. The surprising results are published ahead of print in the journal Function. Lactate, also known as lactic acid, is a byproduct that comes from the process of...
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What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart
by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides...
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The future of heart health: Researchers develop vaccine to lower cholesterol
by Brianna Wilson and Tom Szymanski, University of New Mexico The structure of human PCSK9 in complex with LDL-R. LDL-R is shown in blue and the prodomain and catalytic domain of PCSK9 are shown in salmon and gray, respectively. Targeted PCSK9 epitopes are shown in red (amino acids 153-163) and cyan (amino acids 207-223). The amino...
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2 Surprising Supplements That Can Damage Your Heart Health, According To Experts
Story by Faith Geiger • Yesterday 4:00 AM supplement aisle at walmart pharmacy© Shutterstock Supplements can be a great way to fill any nutrient gaps in your diet or target a range of health needs, from sleep to weight loss. However, it’s important to be aware of the risks that come with certain supplements. In fact, there are...
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Interval training for heart health
by Dan Lea, Mayo Clinic Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When it comes to exercise, what’s best for your heart: slow and steady, or fast and furious? How about a combination of both? Interval training—alternating short bouts of higher-intensity effort with longer bouts of less-intense activity—has big benefits for your heart. “Interval training makes your heart alternate between...
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Heart Health and Dementia: Why Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels Matter
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP Updated on December 20, 2022 You may think that your cardiovascular health only refers to your heart. But since your brain and other organs receive blood that’s pumped from your heart, your heart health directly affects your brain health. Vascular dementia is a type...
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Potassium-rich foods boost women’s heart health
Foods that are rich in potassium may help offset the harm of excessive salt, a new study suggests. Image credit: Dina Issam/EyeEm/Getty Images. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Diets high in sodium increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. With the widespread consumption of processed foods, many...
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Vitamin D for heart health: Where the benefits begin and end
by National Institutes of Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways. But recent findings about vitamin D are clear: High doses do not improve heart and circulatory health for most adults any more than modest doses do....
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Vitamin D for heart health: Where the benefits begin and end
by National Institutes of Health Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s a workhorse nutrient that strengthens bones, supports immune function, helps the heart, and powers the body in many other ways. But recent findings about vitamin D are clear: High doses do not improve heart and circulatory health for most adults any more than modest doses do. “It takes only...
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Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health
by American Heart Association Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adding avocados to a healthy diet could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, including lowering your cholesterol, according to research published by the American Heart Association. That’s especially good news because the consumption of avocados in the U.S. has nearly tripled in the past two decades, up...