Heart Health

This sleep issue may strongly harm your heart

Obstructive sleep apnea affects approximately 1 billion people worldwide. It is one of the most prevalent sleeping disorders, putting a great strain on national economies...

This common drug may increase heart disease risk

Glucocorticoids are steroids widely prescribed to treat a range of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. While high doses of steroids are known to increase the risk of...

People with this health problem should get COVID-19 vaccine first

In a new statement, researchers found that COVID-19 vaccine prioritization should prioritize those with advanced heart disease. They suggest that all heart patients face a...

Instant death from heart attack common in people who do not exercise

In a new study, researchers found that an active lifestyle is linked to a lower chance of dying immediately from a heart attack. The research...

Coffee may help reduce the risk for heart failure

Drinking one or more cups of coffee a day may reduce the risk of heart failure, according to new research. But only if it's caffeinated. The...

How to tell panic attack or heart attack

Chest pain. A racing heart. Shortness of breath. Sweating. They’re all signs of a heart attack. They’re also signs of a panic attack. But while panic...

How to stay active for a healthy heart

Several factors affect your heart health, with physical activity being one of the most important. Your heart is a muscle, and just like your biceps...

Watch your heart rate, but don’t obsess about it

Keeping track of your heart rate is probably a good thing. Obsessing about it probably isn't. That's one drawback of the increasing popularity of wearable devices...

Here’s what heart patients need to know about COVID-19 in 2021

When COVID-19 was first seen in the United States, now more than a year ago, doctors considered it a respiratory ailment. But that didn't last...

Eating whole eggs bad for your heart, study shows

In a new study, researchers found that a person's intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk of death, while...