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A University of Michigan study shows that supplementing the diet with grapes can reduce inflammation and fat storage, while improving antioxidant defense.

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Can Greek Coffee Make You Live (Almost) Forever?

The answer to longevity may be far simpler than we imagine.

 

A new study from Greece says the answer may be right under our noses in the form of a morning coffee.

 

The inhabitants of the Greek island Ikaria are famous for their longevity–and scientists have sought to discover what is their secret.

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Cholesterol levels change with seasons

Cholesterol levels appear to fluctuate significantly with the seasons.

 

This may leave some people with borderline high cholesterol at greater cardiovascular risk during the winter months, according to new research.

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People with insomnia appear to have an increased risk of developing heart failure, according to new research from Norway

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Kansas State University professor Richard Rosenkranz and colleagues examined the link between time spent sitting and chronic diseases.

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Heart Disease linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cardiac disease is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment such as problems with language, thinking and judgment — particularly among women with heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study shows.

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