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As we age, the heart muscle—specifically the left ventricle—tends to lose its natural flexibility. This gradual stiffening is a primary contributor to “diastolic dysfunction,” a[…]

While cholesterol often dominates the conversation surrounding cardiovascular health, a lesser-known amino acid called homocysteine plays a critical role in the complex biology of heart[…]

While we often view oral hygiene as a routine solely for preventing cavities and fresh breath, emerging research suggests the mouth is a critical gatekeeper[…]

While often categorized strictly as an indulgence, chocolate possesses potent medicinal properties when selected carefully. The distinction between a health-promoting superfood and a sugary confection[…]

Want a quick test of heart health? See how you feel after climbing two flights of stairs briskly. If you can reach the top without[…]

February is Heart Month, the perfect time to look beyond the basics of cardiovascular health. While many of us are familiar with LDL (“bad”) and[…]

When we think of prenatal nutrition, folate is often the first nutrient that comes to mind, yet recent research paints a more complex picture of[…]

Many people use the terms “flexibility” and “mobility” interchangeably, but distinguishing between the two is critical for long-term physical health. Flexibility is passive; it is[…]

While acid reflux is commonly blamed on an excess of stomach acid, a growing body of research suggests that for many sufferers, the root cause[…]

We often attribute chronic stiffness and “knots” strictly to tight muscle fibers, but the culprit is frequently the fascia—the continuous web of connective tissue that[…]