New way to detect arterial inflammatory disease early
In the United States, atherosclerosis, an artery-clogging condition, tops the list of causes of death, yet about half of American adults over 45 are...
Healthy goal of upper blood pressure number may protect heart health in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health challenge that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
Managing it...
Balanced cardio-strength exercise can help prevent heart disease
A new study suggests that dividing your workout routine into equal parts of cardio and strength training could significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular...
Opioid prescription linked to heart disease
A recent study brings to light a lesser-known danger of opioids: their potential impact on heart health.
This research, led by Minhee Sung, an instructor...
Innovative device improves movements in stroke survivors
In a small village near Guadalajara, Mexico, 70-year-old Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, faced a daunting challenge. Living atop a hill, Elena...
Infertility linked to poor heart health in later life, study finds
A recent study, published on January 5 in JAMA Network Open, suggests that a history of infertility in women may indicate their heart health...
More people die from drug- and alcohol-related heart disease and stroke
Over the past two decades, while we've seen a decrease in deaths from heart-related diseases, there's been a worrying increase in deaths linked to...
Women taking these blood pressure drugs have higher heart failure risk
A study from the University of Bologna has revealed a concerning trend regarding the use of beta-blockers, a common medication for hypertension (high blood...
New study links heart disease risk factors to cognitive decline
A recent study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid unveils that the risk factors often associated with cardiovascular diseases like...
Women with hardened arteries need better treatment for heart disease prevention
Heart health is crucial for everyone, but it's especially important for older women.
A new, large-scale study just revealed that older women with clogged arteries...