Heart Health

Walking could help protect women from heart failure

In a new study from University at Buffalo, researchers found for the first time that walking more can strongly lower the risk of heart...

AI could predict heart disease better than doctors

In a recent study, researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to build a model that could predict risk of death in patients with heart...

Obesity may increase your risk for peripheral artery disease

In a new study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University find obesity may increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease. It is known that people...

Gout may increase your heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers from Duke University find having gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease. Gout is...
7 things surprisingly harmful to your heart

7 things surprisingly harmful to your heart

Many things in daily life can cause heart disease. For example, smoking, foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are...
How to eat for heart health, according a cardiologist

How to eat for heart health, according to a cardiologist

What you eat can greatly influence your heart health. It is important to know that some foods less heart-healthy contain a lot of fat and...
How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University find that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Common heart disease, allergy drugs linked to higher stroke risk

Common heart disease, allergy drugs linked to higher stroke risk

In a recent study from University of Aberdeen, researchers find that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher...
Obese people can reduce heart rhythm disorder with exercise

Obese people can reduce heart rhythm disorder with exercise

In a new study, researchers find that regular exercise can help overweight and obese people reduce risk of a common heart rhythm disorder. Atrial fibrillation,...

Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol can harm your health

In a recent study, researchers find that very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol could be linked to a high risk...