Heart Health

Sleep apnea is linked to heart rhythm disorders, study confirms

Recent findings by the Cleveland Clinic have shed light on how interrupted sleep can affect the heart, particularly its rhythm. The study, published in the...

New PREVENT calculator estimates long-term heart disease risk

A team of experts has introduced a new risk calculator called PREVENT, designed to estimate an individual's risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack,...

Early heart rhythm problem linked to higher dementia risk

A new study has found that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AF) at a younger age are at a higher risk for several types...

Even small drops in kidney function could harm heart health, study finds

A comprehensive study from Ontario, Canada, published in The BMJ, has highlighted that even slight declines in kidney function can have significant health implications. This...

Poor sleep could trigger this heart problem next day

New research from UC San Francisco is giving us another compelling reason to prioritize a good night's rest. It turns out that poor sleep isn't...

Antibodies to cow’s milk linked to higher death risk of heart disease

A surprising connection between food allergies and heart disease has been uncovered by researchers, suggesting that even those without noticeable allergy symptoms may be...

Education has lifelong impact on heart health

Research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has highlighted a connection between education level and...

Any activity is better than sitting for your heart health, even sleeping

The latest research published in the European Heart Journal provides new insights into how our daily activities, from intense workouts to simply standing up,...

Cancer, heart disease and a leap year wedding

After enduring chemotherapy and radiation therapy during three bouts of cancer over 14 years, Stayc Simpson sought to take control of her body. She...

Flexible workplaces reduce heart disease risk, study finds

A recent study conducted by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Penn State University suggests that increasing workplace flexibility can...