‘Ugly cholesterol’ could increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that the amount of remnant cholesterol in the blood, the so-called ugly cholesterol, is much higher than previously...
1 in 10 senior people binge drink, says study
In a new study, researchers found that more than a tenth of adults age 65 and older currently binge drink.
This puts them at risk...
Healthy older people who stop taking statins have higher heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found healthy people aged 75 and over, with no previous history of cardiovascular disease need to keep using statins.
If...
Older people need regular tests for diabetes, heart disease
In a new guideline, researchers suggest that older people should have regular health checks for diabetes and heart disease.
The tests include measuring waistline, blood...
Exercise may reduce artery stiffening in heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that exercise may prevent or reduce artery stiffening in people with heart failure.
This is because exercise can limit...
New way to detect heart rhythm problems after stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to detect irregular heartbeats after stroke.
The new method outperformed the approach that’s currently used...
This omega-6 fatty acid may help prevent heart disease
In a new study, researchers found an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid has the potential to help fight heart disease.
This omega-6 fatty acid is dihomo-gamma-linolenic...
Drugs for common heart problem may increase risk of falls
In a new study, researchers found that medications used for treating a common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of falls.
For...
Paleo diet may be linked to heart disease
In a new study, researchers found people who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to...
Exercise caution outdoors in the summer heat
The higher the red line creeps up the thermometer gauge, the more red flags for outdoor exercise.
Summer temperatures shouldn't stop you from jogging, hiking...