Heart Health

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,...
Hospital-to-home transition care may not benefit people with heart failure

Hospital-to-home transition care may not benefit people with heart failure

In a new study, researchers found health-care services that help patients transition from hospital to home may not benefit heart failure patients. The research was...
4 things you can do for your heart health

4 things you can do for your heart health

February is the Heart Health month in the U.S. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham give people advice about how to improve heart...
Common arthritis drug linked to higher risk of this heart disease

Common arthritis drug linked to higher risk of this heart disease

In a new study, researchers found a connection between a common arthritis drug and heart valve disease. The drug is called Celebrex, and its active...