Water is better than diet sodas and drinks
In a new American Heart Association scientific statement, researchers suggest regular and long-term drinking of diet beverages, particularly in children, are quite harmful.
They urge...
Could beta blockers harm heart attack survivors?
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block the action of beta adrenergic receptors and weaken the effects of stress hormones.
The drugs can...
Exercise can benefit heart even if the air quality is poor
In a new study, researchers find that even in areas with moderate-to-high traffic pollution, exercise still could reduce the risk of first and recurrent...
Multivitamins may not protect your cardiovascular health
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new study.
The study analyzed 18 studies and...
Cars, trains, airplanes: How are they linked to your heart health?
Living in a big city offers lots of convenience: you are close to public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, and beautiful...
Are you at risk of coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is a health condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the inner walls...
How to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease is the No.1 cause of death in adults all over the world.
For people with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease can account for...
Exercise could keep your heart young
To keep your heart healthy, you should do exercise regularly, most days of a week.
Doctors, health organizations, and the U.S. surgeon general all agree...
How to measure your heart disease risk
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the world. In 2015, about 17.9 million of people die because of it.
Heart disease includes...
Eating carbs wisely could lower risk of diabetes and heart disease
Carbs are one of the main types of nutrients in our diets.
Carbs with a simple chemical structure are called sugars.
You can find sugars in...