How to distinguish heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks is one type of heart disease that significantly threaten one’s life.
The heart is alive because it gets oxygen-rich blood. When the blood...
Best whey protein powders that help cut your risk of heart disease, stroke
It is known that whey protein powder can help build muscles and improve workout performance.
In a recent study from the University of Reading, scientists...
7 things that make your blood pressure reading falsely high
For people with high blood pressure or a high risk of the disease, monitoring their blood pressure may become a daily requirement.
As more advanced...
Belly fat is strongly related with heart disease risk, shows research
It is known that overweight can harm our wellbeing and cause lots of diseases. Among various types of overweight, increasing stomach fat, in particular...
What you need to know about high blood cholesterol
Cholesterol may sound like a grown-up health issue, but it's something everyone should be aware of.
Let's break it down: Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty...
Are you at risk for peripheral artery disease?
Marked by decreased blood flow in the legs due to narrowing — or even complete blockage — of arteries, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects...
Gene protects women from heart disease, study finds
Researchers from the University of Southern California have made a fascinating discovery in the world of genetics and heart health.
They've identified a variant of...
Shoulder pain may be linked to increased heart disease risk
Here's a surprising twist: Shoulder pain during holiday gift wrapping might not be due to all that heavy lifting!
Scientists at the University of Utah...