Why sleep apnea is linked to irregular heart beat
If a patient is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heart heat, the doctor often will recommend the patient do tests...
How marijuana could hurt your heart and blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University found that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Small changes in your diet may help cut heart disease risk by 30%
In a new study, researchers found that making some small changes in daily diet could help reduce heart disease by about 30%.
The findings highlight...
Common risk factors of coronary heart disease you should know
Coronary heart disease, also called coronary artery disease, is a health condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the inner...
How to protect heart health in cancer patients
In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest that cardiac rehab may help cancer patients to protect their heart health.
The finding suggests that therapy for...
Egg yolks could be as harmful as tobacco to your heart
In a study, researchers found that eating egg yolk is almost as bad as smoking when it comes to coronary artery disease.
The findings suggest...
Replacing red meat with healthy plant proteins could cut heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found using healthy plant proteins to replace red meat could help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The finding supports the...
‘Good cholesterol’ may not always be good
In a new study led by the University of Pittsburgh, researchers find that heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) - also known as 'good...
New drug combo could help reduce heart attacks and strokes effectively
In a recent study, researchers found that a treatment strongly reduced heart attacks and strokes in patients who continue to have high triglyceride levels...
How marriage can protect you from heart disease and stroke
In a recent study, researchers find that marriage may protect against the development of heart disease/stroke as well as influencing who is more likely...