Health
Mediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Women by Up to 25%
A 21-year study of 105,000 women found that closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered overall stroke risk by 18%, with hemorrhagic stroke risk dropping 25%.
Dash Hartwell·
Heart Health
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Low-Carb or Low-Fat? 200,000-Person Study Says You're Asking the Wrong Question
A 30-year JACC study of 198,473 adults found both low-carb and low-fat diets reduce heart disease risk, but only when built on whole foods. Unhealthy versions of either diet increase risk.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Cardiovascular Science of Love: How Relationships Shape Heart Health
Romantic and social bonds don't just feel good. They lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and cut cardiovascular mortality risk by up to 42%.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Interval Walking: Why the 3-Minute Method Outperforms Steady Cardio
Japanese researchers discovered that alternating fast and slow walking for 3-minute intervals delivers superior fitness gains compared to walking at a constant pace.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
How Type 2 Diabetes Physically Rewires Your Heart
New research reveals diabetes doesn't just raise heart disease risk. It fundamentally changes how your heart produces energy and maintains structure.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Global Omega-3 Crisis: Why Most People Aren't Getting Enough
New research confirms a worldwide omega-3 deficiency affecting brain, heart, and cellular health. Here's what the science shows and how to close the gap.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Nighttime Light Exposure Raises Heart Disease Risk by 50%
New research from Harvard reveals that sleeping with light exposure dramatically increases cardiovascular disease risk. Here's what the science says and how to protect yourself.
Dash Hartwell·
Health
Seed Oils Debate: Inflammatory Villains or Misunderstood Staples?
Social media claims seed oils are toxic, but what does peer-reviewed research actually show about canola, soybean, and sunflower oils?
Dash Hartwell·
Health
The Fiber Gap: Why 95% of Americans Fall Short
Only 5% of Americans meet fiber targets, and the health consequences go far beyond digestion.
Dash Hartwell·