Heart Health

She wasn’t having a heart attack – it was ‘broken heart syndrome’

Life has not slowed for Patricia Harden of Oakland, California, since she sold her public relations company in 2020 or since retiring from her...

These things can increase heart disease risk if you have diabetes

High blood glucose from diabetes can damage your blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart and blood vessels. Over time, this damage can...

COVID-19 can infect heart’s pacemaker cells, study finds

Scientists from Weill Cornell Medicine and elsewhere found the SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off...

Smartwatch app could detect this heart problem accurately

Scientists from the Chinese PLA Medical School found atrial fibrillation (AFib) was confirmed in nearly 94% of people who were initially identified to have...

Overweight people need weight loss before treating this heart problem

Scientists from Gentofte University Hospital found overweight patients with atrial fibrillation are more likely to experience a return of the heart rhythm disorder after...

Smokers less likely to survive a heart attack, study warns

Scientists from Jordan University of Science and Technology found that smokers have a lower chance of surviving a heart attack than non-smokers. The research was...

Reducing salt intake could benefit people with heart disease

For the past century people with weak hearts have been told to lower their salt intake, but until now there has been little scientific...

People with heart problem may have higher dementia risk

Scientists from the University of Gothenburg found that for people with atrial fibrillation, one of our most common cardiac disorders, dementia risk is elevated. The...

These two sleep problems may increase risks of heart disease, high blood pressure

A recent study from Flinders University found that people who suffer from both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from...

Flavonoids are a flavorful way to boost your heart and brain health

What do blueberries, spinach and dark chocolate have in common? They're all rich in flavonoids, the chemical compounds found in plants that give them color...