Exercise can reduce heart failure risk for those with depression and anxiety
New research suggests that physical activity may be particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart failure for individuals dealing with depression or anxiety.
Prior...
Promising new therapy strongly reduces big heart disease risk factor
Exciting findings from a Phase I trial conducted by a Cleveland Clinic physician reveal the effectiveness of an experimental therapy in dramatically reducing levels...
Irregular heartbeat after heart surgery may increase stroke and death risks
After undergoing heart surgery, many patients experience an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or Afib.
This can be caused by the stress of the...
‘I am fighting for my heart’: A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to...
Yolanda Everette-Neufville knew she had a heart murmur. How could she not know? Her mother had one, as did each of her seven siblings.
Five...
Drinking beetroot juice may reduce heart attack risk in these people
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and elsewhere found that daily consumption of beetroot juice for six...
This drug can help reduce heart problems for overweight people
A recent study has shown that a medication called semaglutide can reduce heart problems in overweight people. This medication is typically used for diabetes,...
Sudden cardiac deaths in college athletes fall, but still high in one sport
College sports have seen a decline in the rate of sudden cardiac deaths, but rates remain higher for Division I men's basketball players, as...
Blood pressure control after pregnancy benefits women’s heart health
High blood pressure during pregnancy can have long-term health consequences for women, increasing their risk of heart-related complications later in life.
However, a new study...
Lowering top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg effectively prevents heart...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that intensive blood pressure control can greatly reduce the risk of heart problems in people at high risk...
Why ‘bad cholesterol’ is linked to type 2 diabetes
Canadian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery linking low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to the development of type 2 diabetes, a connection that goes beyond its...