Heart Health

With a heart attack and stroke behind him, pilot plans transcontinental adventure

Since he was a teenager living in England, Romi Singh devoted his life to airplanes and flying. At 16, he became a glider pilot with...

Best statins to reduce heart disease in people with diabetes

A new study from the University of Manchester found three commonly prescribed statins are best placed to lower all the "bad" types of cholesterol...

Second opinion helped health-conscious nurse practitioner finally recover after heart event at 34

As a nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping patients make better lifestyle choices, Ashley Breaux admits she may be a bit more anxious...

Scientists find a new link between heart health and dementia

A new study from the University of Minnesota found a link between heart health and dementia. Using echocardiography—visual ultrasound of the heart—the team was able...

Plant-based omega-3s may lower your heart disease risk

A new study from Penn State found that the major plant-based version of omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), can benefit heart health and reduce the...

How to treat enlarged heart naturally

Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart, which is usually a sign of another condition. It is usually a sign of another condition such as a heart...

Many people cannot recognize heart attack in exercise. Can you do it?

In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that almost half of over-35s were not confident in their ability to recognize...

Should you stop or keep taking your daily aspirin?

In a new study from the University of Tasmania, researchers found there is no clear evidence about the harm or benefit of either cessation...

Heart attack patients with this symptom have higher death risk

In a new study from Braga Hospital, researchers found just 76% of heart attack patients with dyspnoea (shortness of breath) or fatigue as their...

Women have higher death risk in heart emergency

A new study from Copenhagen University found women are less likely to receive lifesaving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men. The study was presented at...