Heart Health

Less TV time, better breakfast may give you a healthy heart

Less TV time, better breakfast may give you a healthy heart

In two new studies, researchers found people who spent less time watching TV and regularly ate a healthy breakfast had better heart health. They had...
Two thyroid problems may make heart failure worse

Two thyroid problems may make heart failure worse

In a recent study, researchers found two thyroid disorders might make heart failure worse. The two disorders are subclinical hypothyroidism and low T3 syndrome. Both disorders...
6 heart health risks every man should know

6 heart health risks every man should know

Heart disease is a major health killer in the U.S. Both men and women have many of the same risks when it comes to heart...
New method could lower heart disease and stroke risk effectively

New method could lower heart disease and stroke risk effectively

In a recent study, researchers developed a state-wide network of health care professionals in urban, suburban, and rural areas. The network contains health data of...
Statins are safe, effective in lowering cholesterol and protecting your heart

Statins are safe, effective in lowering cholesterol and protecting your heart

In a recent review of scientific research, scientists found the cholesterol-lowering medicine called statins have much more health benefits than risks. The new American Heart...
Sitting too much could harm heart health in older people

Sitting too much could harm heart health in older people

In a new study, researchers found sedentary behavior, like sitting for a long time, was related to future cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older people. Previous...
You should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling

You should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling

In a new study, researchers suggest that people should not ignore heart attack symptoms while traveling and should keep emergency number at hand. The research...
Running too long may harm your heart

Running too long may harm your heart

It is known that running is good for the heart. However, if we do it too much, it may actually harm our heart health. In a...
These diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk

These diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk

In a recent study, researchers found two common type 2 diabetes drugs carry a high risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or amputation. The...
Heart health and cancer are strongly connected

Heart health and cancer are strongly connected

Recent studies suggest that having a healthy heart is very important to prevent cancer. Although people know lifestyle factors like smoking could increase cancer risk,...