1 hour of this exercise per week may protect against heart attack, stroke
A recent study from Iowa State University is one of the first studies that examine resistance exercise and heart disease risk.
Researchers found that doing...
Why older people more likely to have heart disease
Aging adults are more likely to have—and die from—heart disease than their younger counterparts.
In a new study, researchers have found reasons to link biological...
6 things everyone can do to protect blood pressure health
High blood pressure is a dangerous health condition that can increase the risks of heart disease and stroke.
Luckily, people can keep their blood pressure...
Treating more than just the heart is critical for older heart patients
In a new paper, researchers report that frailty and cognitive impairments may become worse when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units...
Obesity may limit some heart disease drugs’ effectiveness
In a new study, researchers found that heart drugs used to treat irregular heartbeat are less effective in patients who are obese.
The research was...
These common drugs may increase risk of heart failure
Nearly six million Americans have heart failure, a leading driver of health care costs in the United States.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Sleep, but not too much, to improve your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that even if you are a non-smoker who exercises and has no genetic risk to heart disease, skimping...
Vigorous exercise may help lower heart disease, cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found that women who can exercise vigorously are at much lower risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, and...
These two drugs may protect against heart attack, stroke
In a recent study, researchers found that taking a statin drug in combination with drug ezetimibe may benefit patients who have a history of...
This eating habit could benefit people at risk for diabetes, heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that a form of intermittent fasting, called time-restricted eating, could benefit people who have high risks of diabetes...