Blood circulation makes your mind and body thrive, but it doesn’t always flow as it should. Various health conditions could make your body struggle to get oxygen to your vital organs. These 10 benefits of increased blood circulation may encourage you to speak with your doctor and fix this issue before it becomes a significant […]
Are you interested in changing your lifestyle to make it more active? If you’ve always been more of a couch potato than a weekend warrior, it can be hard to get motivated to move more. However, there are plenty of ways to ease into a more active lifestyle, and some of them even allow you […]
A new study published on May 14 in the British Medical Journal has found a surprising side-benefit of regularly taking the supplement glucosamine for osteoarthritis symptoms: Long-term usage also strengthens cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of heart attack death by 22 percent. The prospective study of approximately 466,000 subjects showed that people who took […]
MU scientists advance a way to track changes in a person’s cardiovascular system Scientists have discovered a way to provide early detection of various cardiovascular diseases — a mathematical model of the ballistocardiogram. While an electrocardiogram uses a contact approach to measure the electrical activity of the heart, a ballistocardiogram is a non-contact way of […]
Toilet seat that detects congestive heart failure getting ready to begin commercialization Researchers developed the seats to measure biometrics during ‘natural’ processes With 1 million new cases of congestive heart failure diagnosed each year, a revolutionary product is making it easier for hospitals to monitor patients with the condition in the comfort of their own […]
Although it is well known that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability among all Americans, there is still a misconception that it primarily affects older, white men. The truth is, the risks are even higher for African Americans. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease risk factors such as hypertension, […]
A Topical Gel that Reduces Inhalation of Harmful Airborne Contaminants Makes National Debut Perfect for Flu and Cough Cold Season, Indoor Pollutants, Pet Allergies and More Trutek Corp. announces the launch of NasalGuard®Airborne Particle Blocker®. NasalGuard is an electrostatic topical nasal gel that prevents airborne particles from entering the nose. The product is drug-free and […]
