What you should know about heart valve diseases
It is known that having healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels can greatly reduce heart disease risk.
But many people forget that their heart valves...
This health problem in middle-age may mean future heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that increased coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels in middle-age are linked to future heart failure.
The research was conducted...
Why statins may be not enough to prevent heart disease
It is known that high cholesterol levels in the body are a big risk factor for heart disease.
To lower cholesterol levels, patients take statins,...
Buttermilk may protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that dairy products like buttermilk and cream contain important lipids that can help reduce heart disease risk.
The lipids...
Treating arthritis may reduce heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that managing arthritis may strongly reduce heart disease risk in patients.
They found that remission in patients with rheumatoid...
Vitamin D combo may prevent heart disease, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that vitamin D and estrogen can work together to prevent metabolic syndrome in older women.
Metabolic syndrome is a...
Sleeping 5 hours or less may double your heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that middle-aged men who sleep five hours or less at night have twice the risk of developing a...
Undetected diabetes may increase heart attack, gum disease
In a new study, researchers found that undetected high glucose levels are linked to a higher risk of having a heart attack and gum...
These three things could save 94 million people from heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that three public health interventions could save 94 million people from premature death caused by heart disease.
The three...
These 6 things may increase your risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.
The disturbance could lead to a failure of effective pumping and therefore a...