Heart Health

This exercise may improve your artery function, reduce artery stiffness

In a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found water walking may help reduce artery stiffness and improve function in peripheral...

Graphene ‘camera’ captures real-time electrical activity of beating heart

Scientists have captured the real-time electrical activity of a beating heart, using a sheet of graphene to record an optical image — almost like...

This depression drug could also protect against heart disease

In a recent study presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics annual meeting, researchers found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could...

Scientists find a new way to help people with heart failure

In a new study from the University of Virginia, researchers develop a new physiological measurement of heart function. It can improve survival for heart-failure patients...

Mediterranean diet with lean beef may lower your risk of heart disease

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found lean beef may have a place in healthy diets. They found that a Mediterranean diet combined...

One cup of leafy green vegetables a day can lowers your risk of heart...

In a new study from Edith Cowan University, researchers found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day people can strongly...

This common gum disease may double your risk of high blood pressure

In a recent study at UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London, researchers found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe much more...

Why more than half of people with type 2 diabetes die from heart disease

In a new study from the University of Otago, researchers discovered one of the reasons why more than 50 percent of people with type...

These 2 dietary supplements may prevent heart disease, stroke effectively

In a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, scientists found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease...

These 2 diets together may reduce heart damage

In a new study from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found that dietary interventions, like the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)...