Heart Health

Harvard study shows these foods may increase risks of heart disease

Chronic inflammation plays an important role in the development of heart disease and stroke. Certain inflammatory biomarkers, such as interleukins, chemokines, and adhesion molecules, have...

Doing exercise this way is best for your heart health

For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks. But in a new scientific statement, researchers found that extreme endurance exercise --...

Mental health is important to heart disease prevention and treatment

In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest psychological health can positively or negatively impact one’s health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The...

Alcohol may cause immediate harm on the heart in these people

A daily alcoholic drink for women or two for men might be good for heart health, compared to drinking more or not drinking at...

Reversing prediabetes linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes

People who reverse their prediabetes may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and death, a new study suggests. With prediabetes, a person has blood...

The head is connected to the heart and can influence health

A growing body of research shows good mental health can improve heart health and reduce cardiovascular risks, while poor mental health can increase the...

Living near trees may prevent vascular damage, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that living near an abundance of green vegetation can offset the negative effects of air pollution on blood...

Women have a higher risk of this deadly heart disease at night

In a new study, researchers found for the first time that during nighttime hours, women are more likely than men to suffer sudden death...

Saturated fats may not cause heart disease, study shows

A key controversy is the role of saturated fats in health and disease. Saturated fats are known to increase blood cholesterol levels, and increased blood...

Being fat linked to worse heart health even you exercise a lot

In a new study, researchers found that physical activity does not undo the negative effects of excess body weight on heart health. This was the...