Air pollution may raise risk of deadly heart attacks and strokes
There's a new study that shows that air pollution can be really bad for our hearts!
The study was done in Poland, and it looked...
A small habit could help you control blood pressure and cholesterols
The American Heart Association has recently released a statement advising doctors to encourage healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to move...
Vegan diet could protect against heart disease
Researchers from New York University have found that a vegan diet may help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Coronary artery disease is a type...
When she passed out at 38, doctors blamed stress. The problem was her heart.
By the time Sheena Fannin and her two sons, ages 6 and 9, arrived home from soccer practice it was already getting late. She...
Risk of heart disease lower when obesity is due to genetics rather than lifestyle...
It’s well known that a high body mass index (BMI) has negative effects on our health, increasing the risk of several diseases.
This is concerning...
Scientists find gene that shapes heart-attack risk
Scientists find a gene that plays a big role in determining the risk of developing heart attacks, deadly aneurysms, other vascular diseases.
People with obesity genetic risk less likely to get heart disease
Have you ever heard of the term "obesity"?
It's when someone is carrying too much weight on their body, and it can be caused by...
‘One-size-fits-all approach’ might not prevent heart disease in women
Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women?
People with high blood pressure may benefit from this alcohol treatment
A brief intervention (BI) for alcohol use in primary care can lead to better health outcomes for adults with high blood pressure.
Following 8 heart health metrics may help you live longer
A new study has found that people who follow eight simple steps for good cardiovascular health can live up to nine years longer on average than those who don't.