Remarkably, adult zebra fish can regenerate their hearts after sustaining injury. Scientists recently discovered a critical gene in zebra fish that regulates the regeneration and healing of damaged heart tissue. The Krüppel-like factor 1 (KLF1) gene works by reprogramming genetic pathways in uninjured heart muscle cells in zebra fish upon injury. Understanding how this gene […]
Regular stretching exercises may be more effective than brisk walks for combating hypertension, according to a new study. The researchers found that 30 minutes of stretching on 5 days of the week led to greater improvements in blood pressure than a 30-minute walk on 5 days of the week. They also stress that people should […]
Eating fried food is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular events The risk increases with each additional 4-ounce weekly serving Compared with those who ate the least fried food, those who ate the most had a 37% increased risk of heart failure A recent meta-analysis has found that eating fried foods is linked with […]
A high fat, low carb diet reversed heart failure in a mouse model of the condition. A 24-hour fast also led to improvements, mimicking the physiological effects of the diet. In people with heart failure, the muscle on the right or left side of the heart — or on both sides — weakens. This impairment […]
