Heart Health

Don’t ignore signs of stroke or heart attack during COVID-19 crisis

Hackensack University Medical Center is cautioning patients not to ignore symptoms of a stroke or heart attack due to fear of contracting COVID-19. Many hospitals...

This stuff in blood may show kidney damage, heart failure

Chronic kidney disease and heart failure are critical medical problems worldwide, and are closely associated with a phenomenon known as “cardiorenal syndrome.” The relationship between...

Common kidney problems linked to high heart failure risk

A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that people with chronic kidney disease have a higher risk of heart disease...

Different minerals cause heart disease in men and women

In a new study, researchers found that different minerals cause aortic heart valve blockage in men and women. They found strong differences in the mineral...

5 reasons to embrace at-home cardiac rehab

Your in-person cardiac rehabilitation program might be suspended for now, but that’s no reason you can’t work out at home. Find out why being...

How to make the healthiest coffee to reduce heart attack risk

We may all be drinking more coffee to help us survive the COVID-19 lockdown. Today scientists announce the healthiest way to make a brew. In...

What to know if you live with type 2 diabetes and heart disease amid...

As emerging science around COVID-19 highlights elevated danger for people with diabetes, heart disease and stroke, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes...

Lost football games may trigger heart attacks in men

In a new study, researchers found that if your football team loses a match you may suffer a heart attack. They found that poor results...

How to help loved ones with heart failure amid COVID-19

As social distancing keeps families apart, many who care for a parent or loved one with heart failure may be left wondering how to...

Stop binge-watching to protect your heart health

In a new study, researchers found that stop binge-watching after about 4 hours may help protect the heart. Based on genetic and observational analyses, they...