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Study found national recommendations for heart failure medications are cost-effective

Study shows cost effectiveness of heart failure medication
March 29th, 2013

A recent study conducted by researchers at UCLA found that medications recommended to patients who have heart failure are highly cost-effective.

Salt intake led to more than 2 million deaths in 2010

Recent report shows more than 2 million deaths in 2010 were a result of too much salt intake
March 22nd, 2013

A recent report presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions showed​​ the dangers of consuming too much sodium.

Sleep loss and Alzheimer’s disease are connected

Sleep and Alzheimer's associated with one another
March 14th, 2013

A recent study conducted by researchers from Washington University’s Department of Neurology found that sleep and Alzheimer’s disease are connected, and that those who have interrupted sleep patterns may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s and those who are developing the disease are more likely to experience problems sleeping.

Study shows shedding weight sooner may be more beneficial for heart health

Study shows losing weight when younger can cause heart damage to reverse
March 6th, 2013

A new study conducted by researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that the young obese mice they studied were able to reverse their heart damage by keeping a healthy diet and losing weight, but the older obese mice were not able to reverse the damage.

Research shows new test that can keep seniors’ minds sharp

New testing method can help boost seniors' memories
February 27th, 2013

New research developed at Baycrest Health Sciences’ Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the University of Toronto’s Psychology Department has found a new method to help elders perform just as well on memory tests as their younger counterparts.

Facebook may be beneficial for an elderly loved one

Facebook may help elderly love ones keep their minds' sharp
February 22nd, 2013

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona found that elders who use Facebook may be more cognitively sound than their non-Facebook user counterparts.

Study finds mammograms every two years just as effective as screenings every day 

Study shows screenings every two years is just as effective as a mammogram every year
February 7th, 2013

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California of San Francisco found that getting a mammogram every two years was just as effective for women who had one every year, which is currently the recommendation.

Researchers find more information about a protein and how it affects the heart

Researchers find more information about a protein and how it affects the heart
January 9th, 2013

A new study conducted by researchers from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) discovered that metabolic stress, which blocks oxygen from reaching the heart, can increase the risk of someone developing atrial arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation (AF).

Study finds possible compound to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms

Study finds possible compound to reverse Alzheimer's symptoms
January 4th, 2013

A new study conducted by researchers from the National Institutes of Health found a possible compound that can reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Study shows small strokes can cause Parkinson’s disease

Study shows small strokes can cause Parkinson's disease
December 19th, 2012

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Manchester looked at why patients who look perfectly healthy may actually be developing Parkinson’s disease.

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