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Heart's Hidden Clues: Blood Flow and Heart Health

January 4, 2026

Heart disease is a major health concern, and scientists are constantly searching for better ways to predict and prevent it. One recent study used a special type of scan called CCTA to examine how blood moves through the heart's arteries. This scan provides a highly detailed view of the heart's blood

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Keeping Diabetic Feet Healthy: A Simple Checkup

December 25, 2025

Diabetes is a serious condition that can cause many health issues, including problems in the feet. One common issue is foot ulcers, which affect about 15% of people with diabetes. To prevent these problems, doctors use a simple test called the ankle-brachial index (ABI). This test checks how well bl

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Unseen Struggles: How Heart Conditions Alter Blood Flow

July 17, 2025

Heart conditions can mess with how blood moves around the body. One such condition is Fontan circulation. It's a special setup for people born with heart defects. Normally, the heart has four chambers, but in some cases, doctors create a Fontan circulation to help make up for missing parts. This cha

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Tiny Robots Race Against the Current

July 5, 2025

Tiny robots are making big waves in medicine. These little helpers, called microrobots, can move around without wires. They could one day help doctors treat patients without surgery. But there's a problem. Most microrobots are made from soft materials. They can't move well in fast-flowing blood. The

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Heat and Exercise: The Surprising Truth About Blood Flow

June 19, 2025

First, let us talk about what happens to blood flow in parts of the body that are not moving during exercise. Most people assume that as exercise gets harder, blood flow to these inactive areas drops. This is because the body is thought to prioritize blood flow to working muscles. However, this idea

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How Ketone Supplements Affect Blood Flow in Young Adults

May 12, 2025

Ketone monoester (KME) supplements can quickly boost beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB) levels in the blood. This might change how blood flows in the brain. But how exactly does this happen? And does the amount of KME matter? A recent study tried to figure this out. The study involved 20 young adults, ha

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Moyamoya's Impact on Kids' Memory Skills

March 29, 2025

Moyamoya disease is a tricky condition that affects blood flow in the brain. It can cause problems with how kids process information, especially when it comes to remembering things in a specific order. This isn't just any old memory issue. It's a unique challenge that kids with moyamoya disease ofte

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Heart's Response to Heat and Exercise: A Closer Look

March 20, 2025

The heart is often seen as a perfect matchmaker, adjusting its output to meet the body's needs during exercise and heat stress. However, recent findings suggest that this might not always be the case. The heart's response to these demands involves two key factors: stroke volume, or the amount of blo

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Blood Flow Restriction: Boon or Bane for Athletes?

February 23, 2025

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been a hot topic in the fitness world. It's a method where blood flow to muscles is restricted during exercise. This can be done using special bands or wraps. The idea is to make muscles work harder with less weight. But does it really help athletes? Let's b

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Training with Blood Flow Restriction: A Game Changer for Basketball Players?

January 25, 2025

Basketball is a game that demands peak performance. But what happens when players need to reduce their training load? A recent study looked into something called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training during a period called the "taper phase. " This phase is all about cutting back on how much exercise