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Getting just under 4,000 steps each day may be enough to lower a person’s risk of early death, researchers say—far less than the 10,000 steps many believe to be the optimal amount for health.The news comes from a new meta-analysis, published Wednesday in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. It's the world's largest study to date showing the importance of daily step counts. But researchers found that as few as 3,967 steps daily were enough to start reducing the risk of early death from all causes. That number dropped to just 2,337 daily steps to begin lowering the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. It doesn't stop there—with every extra 500 to 1,000 steps a day, the research showed that people can continue to reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or any cause, respectively. And scientists noted that they have yet to identify an upper...

New research suggests extreme temperatures can significantly increase your risk of a fatal heart attack. However, health experts say there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risks. High levels of air pollution, such as smoke from wildfires, can also increase your likelihood of having a fatal heart attack. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Earth’s average global temperature was 1.89 degrees F (1.05 degrees C) above average in June, making it the hottest on record. Wildfires in Canada also contributed to unsafe pollution ...

High blood pressure can be dangerous, but people can take proactive steps to manage it. However, what works for one person might not work for someone else.Researchers are still working to understand the most effective methods and add-on therapies for controlling blood pressure.A pilot study recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology looked at the effectiveness of yoga as a way to help manage high blood pressure. Compared to the control group, the group that did yoga saw more significant improvements in resting blood pressure and heart rate compared to stretching. There are many medications that have proven to be effective in lowering your blood pressure. But lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, refraining from smoking, and hydration have also been proven to enhance the effectiveness of the drugs Yoga for 15 minutes a day This particular pilot study examined the benefits of yoga in blood pressure management. The study included sixty participants who had hypertension...