Heart Health

Vaping less harmful than smoking to your blood vessel health

In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smokers who switch to nicotine containing vaporisers could strongly improve their blood vessel health. They found that...

These people living with type 2 diabetes are saying ‘no thanks’ to a higher...

Today, on World Diabetes Day, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, two of the world’s leading health organizations in the areas...

Heart attack survivors who develop PTSD don’t always take heart meds

Experiencing a heart attack may be so terrifying that it triggers post-traumatic stress disorder, and those who develop PTSD have twice the risk of...

This supplement may benefit people with heart failure

In a new study, researchers found fish oil might help people with heart failure avoid repeat trips to the hospital. The research was conducted by...

New pacemaker may reduce heart failure symptoms

In a new study, researchers reported that using brain circuits made in silicon, they have reduced symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body's...

Scientists discover an important cause of irregular heartbeat disease

In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat...

Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression

Children and teens with abnormal heart rhythms are more likely to have depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, according to...

Omega-3 may boost brain health in people with a common heart disease

Omega-3 fatty acids have drawn attention for their potential to keep people's thinking sharp as they age, and new research appears to support that...

Millions of Americans don’t know common heart attack symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that millions of Americans don't know any heart attack symptoms or how to best respond to them. The research...

Early menopause may increase the risk of several heart problems

In a new study, researchers found that women who experience early menopause are at higher risk for several heart conditions. This is the largest, single...