BPA-free products could harm your heart functions
In a new study, researchers found that common Bisphenol A (BPA) replacement, bisphenol S (BPS), can hinder heart function within minutes of a single...
Heart disease linked to a higher kidney failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that cardiovascular diseases—including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary heart disease, and stroke—are each linked with a higher risk...
This blood pressure recording could predict heart disease best
High blood pressure is the most important treatable risk factor for diseases of the heart and the arterial system.
Although heart and vascular disease are...
How to have healthy arteries and veins
Our vascular system is our body’s unsung hero.
Arteries transport nourishing oxygen and nutrient-rich blood throughout tissues; veins carry the deoxygenated, waste-filled blood back to...
After stroke, an ‘astounding’ risk of heart problems
Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if...
This number may predict coronary artery disease effectively
Because coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, there is tremendous attention given to its risk factors.
Estrogen protects women’s cardiovascular...
This hormone may reduce irregular heartbeat, inflammation
As a healthy heart ages, it becomes more susceptible to cardiovascular diseases.
Though researchers have discovered that relaxin, an insulin-like hormone, suppresses atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Half of women with heart failure may get the wrong treatment
In a new study review, researchers from the University of Bergen says that half of the women with heart failure may get the wrong...
First-time marathon may reduce blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vascular aging
In a new study, researchers found that running a marathon for the first time could have several health benefits.
They found that for first-time marathon...
This inexpensive drug combo may prevent stroke, heart attack, heart failure
A recent study found that an inexpensive therapy that includes four common drugs could help prevent heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The therapy includes...