Heart Health

Diet, exercise and a push in the right direction can reduce heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that eating right and exercising are key to staving off the risk of heart disease, which includes heart...

How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart

In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...

This bread is ‘as good as blueberries’ at improving your blood circulation

In a new study, researchers found that a small addition during bread-making unlocks the potential of wholegrain bread, putting it on a par with...

These two vaccines may lower death risk in heart failure

One out of five people will develop heart failure in their lifetime. An estimated 26 million people are affected worldwide. Heart failure is a serious...

Long-term survival after heart attack could hinge on where you live

Having a heart attack before your 50th birthday is bad enough. But new research shows if you also live in a poor neighborhood, your chances...

People with bad childhoods more likely to have heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction are at increased risk of having heart disease...

Chronic itch could mean high risks of sleep loss and heart disease

Many people suffer from a skin disorder known as chronic pruritic dermatosis, commonly referred to as “chronic itch.” In a recent study at Johns Hopkins...

People with depression fare worse in heart health study

Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important...

What research tells us about COVID-19, heart inflammation

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, so too does research into its effects on heart health. One particular area of interest for physicians involves whether COVID-19...

Flu shot reduces risk of death for people with heart disease

For people who have heart disease, getting a flu shot greatly reduces the risk of dying or developing serious heart-related complications, a new analysis...