New analysis revisits alkaline diet claims as experts weigh benefits and risks Experts weigh evidence on the alkaline diet, examining recommended foods, which body pH can change, potential benefits, safety …
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Peaches deliver fiber and antioxidants to support gut and heart health
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerPeaches Deliver Heart, Gut and Skin Benefits, Nutrition Summary Shows Explore the health benefits of peaches—fiber, potassium, vitamins and antioxidants—plus tips to eat them, potential allergy risks, and nutrition facts. …
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Heart disease remains deadliest as American Heart Association 2025 report reveals rising risk factors
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerHeart disease remains the leading cause of death as risk factors surge, AHA 2025 report finds U.S. deaths from heart disease climbed in 2022, with nearly 942,000 cardiovascular fatalities as …
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American Heart Association urges action to protect emerging adults’ cardiovascular health
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerNew AHA statement warns of widespread cardiovascular risk in emerging adults A new American Heart Association statement warns that many 18 to mid-20s adults carry cardiovascular risk factors and urges …
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Influenza Raises Older Adults’ Heart Attack Risk Up to Six Times, Experts Warn
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerFlu Complications Pose Lasting Risks for Older Adults; Experts Urge Annual Vaccination Flu complications can trigger heart attacks, muscle decline and secondary infections in older adults. Doctors advise annual vaccination …
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Push-ups linked to lower heart risk as experts recommend target counts by age
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerPush-ups: Benchmarks, Health Links and How to Improve Your Count Push-ups: expert guidance on benchmarks, form, and training. Learn age- and sex-specific targets, proven health links, and steps to increase …
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Light smoking raises heart disease and premature death risk, review finds
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerLight smoking linked to significantly higher heart disease and death risk, large pooled study finds Analysis of 22 cohort studies finds light smoking (2–5 cigarettes/day) raises heart disease and death …
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High blood pressure, work stress and poor sleep triple heart disease risk
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerStudy: High Blood Pressure, Job Stress and Poor Sleep Triple Heart-Death Risk Munich study: workers with high blood pressure, chronic job stress and poor sleep face triple risk of heart …
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Kombucha may support gut, liver and heart health, but research is limited
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerKombucha May Aid Gut, Liver and Heart Health but Evidence Remains Limited Kombucha’s probiotics and antioxidants may support gut, liver and heart health, but evidence is limited. New summaries of …