Heart Health

Same genes could link heart diseases and dementia

Dementia is a disease that affects your brain. It makes you forget things and makes it harder for you to do everyday tasks. Alzheimer's is...

Laterality of blood pressure regulation plays a role in heart disease development

We often perceive our bodies as symmetrical entities, with a left and a right side that perfectly mirror each other. But this is not always...

Are costly heart failure drugs worth it? A study investigates

There are different types of drugs that doctors use to treat heart failure. Two of these types are called SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and mineralocorticoid receptor...

Heart disease: Researchers pinpoint missing piece of treatment puzzle

With new findings that the immune system plays a key role in conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels, options emerge for new cures. Cardiovascular...

Yoga beats stretching in reducing high blood pressure

Adding yoga, a traditional practice that combines physical exercise, mindfulness, and breathing techniques, to regular workout routines can be very effective.

Prediabetes: a hidden threat to heart health

New research reveals prediabetes as a significant independent risk factor for heart attacks.

A new hope for preventing heart attacks

Heart attacks can be scary. They happen when blood flow to a part of the heart gets blocked. This can damage the heart muscle...

How soil can impact your heart health

When we think about pollution, we often think about dirty air or contaminated water. But what about the soil beneath our feet? New research shows...

The lesser-known risk factors for heart disease

Most people know that the risk factors for heart disease are high blood pressure, smoking, raised cholesterol and being overweight. However, many people who have...

The hidden danger of metals: how they impact our heart health

Have you ever wondered what common household items, the air you breathe, the water you drink, and the food you eat might have in...