After exercise, this stuff in blood may show heart attack chances
In a new study, researchers found that signs of cardiac stress that appear in the blood after exercise can indicate which patients with coronary...
This simple water exercise may reduce artery stiffness, protect heart health
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that is linked to reduced vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, physical function, and muscular strength.
It is essential...
Common household chemicals may lower heart disease in people with diabetes
Perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, were popularized by various industries in the 1940s because of their ability to repel oil and water.
These chemicals mainly exist...
Aspirin may no longer be effective for heart disease, cancer prevention
In a new study, researchers found that the widespread use of statins and cancer screening technology may have altered the benefits of aspirin use.
Researchers...
Are you a victim of incorrect statins, aspirin, and blood pressure prescriptions?
Doctors use a set of calculations to determine the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients.
The calculations are called pooled cohort equations,...
Cold heart facts: why you need to watch out in winter
When Arctic weather is on the way, forecasters often alert you to protect your pets or watch out on the roads. Perhaps they also...
Intermittent fasting may help prevent diabetes, improve heart health
In a new study, researchers found that intermittent fasting may provide many health benefits, including improved cardio-metabolic health, improved blood chemistry and reduced risk...
1 hour of this exercise per week may protect against heart attack, stroke
A recent study from Iowa State University is one of the first studies that examine resistance exercise and heart disease risk.
Researchers found that doing...
Why older people more likely to have heart disease
Aging adults are more likely to have—and die from—heart disease than their younger counterparts.
In a new study, researchers have found reasons to link biological...
6 things everyone can do to protect blood pressure health
High blood pressure is a dangerous health condition that can increase the risks of heart disease and stroke.
Luckily, people can keep their blood pressure...