Blood clots can form in both arteries and veins. However, the causes vary, as do the consequences and the options for preventing blood clots. In Sweden, almost half of all […]
A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) has found that the gum bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis(P. gingivalis) can enter the bloodstream and infect the heart. There, unnoticed, it promotes the formation
Is Atrial Fibrillation the Result of Bacteria in Our Gums? Read More >
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new method of using MRI to determine the ‘true age’ of your heart. A new study shows how
Is Your Heart Ageing Too Quickly? Read More >
Healthy sleep includes several components, including the number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, how well you sleep during the day and your
Calcium transport into and out of the mitochondria – the powerhouses of cells – is central to cellular energy production and cell death. To maintain calcium balance in these powerhouses,
Physical activity is thought to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies have found that the longevity benefits of physical activity may not be as clear-cut as previously thought.
Does Physical Activity Really Prolong Life? Finnish Twin Study Provides New Findings Read More >
