Heart Health

Statin side effects may mean your ‘bad’ cholesterol is out of control

In a recent study, researchers from Drammen Hospital, Norway found that statin side effects can predict the failure to meet LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol)...

Your psychological well-being plays a key role in heart health

In a new study, researchers find that maintaining positive thoughts and feelings can help people achieve better cardiovascular health. The research focuses on whether psychological...
8 tips to have heart-healthy meals

8 tips to have heart-healthy meals every day

Your heart health is highly related to what you eat. That is why a healthy diet is one of the best methods to prevent heart...

Walking could help protect women from heart failure

In a new study from University at Buffalo, researchers found for the first time that walking more can strongly lower the risk of heart...

AI could predict heart disease better than doctors

In a recent study, researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to build a model that could predict risk of death in patients with heart...

Obesity may increase your risk for peripheral artery disease

In a new study, researchers at Johns Hopkins University find obesity may increase the chance of developing peripheral artery disease. It is known that people...

Gout may increase your heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers from Duke University find having gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease. Gout is...
7 things surprisingly harmful to your heart

7 things surprisingly harmful to your heart

Many things in daily life can cause heart disease. For example, smoking, foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are...
How to eat for heart health, according a cardiologist

How to eat for heart health, according to a cardiologist

What you eat can greatly influence your heart health. It is important to know that some foods less heart-healthy contain a lot of fat and...
How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure

In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University find that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...