Poor heart health could predict premature brain aging
In a study from UCL, scientists found that by estimating people's brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, they could identify risk factors...
COVID-19 infection causes higher risk for heart inflammation than vaccines
In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found the overall risk of myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle – is substantially...
Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...
Magnets in electronic devices may affect heart health
In a recent study from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, scientists found that magnets in electronic devices may affect heart...
How our immune system causes heart disease
Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system.
We know some of the causes...
More potassium, less salt for a healthier heart
Scientists from Harvard University found having less sodium and more potassium in your diet is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
The results...
Meal and snack patterns could affect risks of cancer, heart disease, death
In a study from the University of Virginia, scientists found cholesterol in the brain may play a key role in the development of Alzheimer's...
How fish oil may prevent cognitive decline in people with heart disease
In a recent study from Harvard Medical School, scientists found that two omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may help improve brain function...
What to know about heart disease symptoms
Symptoms of cardiovascular problems run the gamut.
Some – like chest pain during a heart attack or a droopy face during a stroke – are...
Dentists should give high-risk people antibiotics to prevent deadly heart infection
In a study from the University of Sheffield, scientists found people who are at high risk of developing a life-threatening heart infection should be...