Digital heart twins could help treat dangerous heart rhythms
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking approach to treating serious heart rhythm disorders by creating digital replicas of the heart, known as digital heart twins.
These...
Gentle exercises to protect your heart after 60
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially among people over 60.
While the risk of heart problems increases with age,...
Morning coffee may reduce heart disease risk and early death
Drinking coffee in the morning may offer more health benefits than sipping it throughout the day, according to a study published in the European Heart...
How gum disease harms your heart health
You might not think of your gums when you think about your heart, but the two are more connected than most people realize. Gum...
Widely used diabetes drug may increase heart failure risk
Rosiglitazone, a drug from the thiazolidinedione class, has been used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
However, a recent...
What is cardiac arrest? Why is it so deadly?
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops abruptly with little or no warning.
It is often fatal. According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of...
Intermittent fasting is safe and effective for weight loss and heart health
A group of scientists has found that intermittent fasting, which involves limiting the hours of eating and extending the hours of fasting each day,...
Why blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office: understanding white coat hypertension
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office and been surprised to see it higher than normal?
But when you measure...
Beware the snowstorm: Shoveling could trigger heart attacks, expert says
Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly.
According...
Basking too long in a sauna may increase heat stroke risk
Prolonged use of saunas can pose serious health risks, including heat stroke, especially for individuals who are not adequately hydrated.
Doctors are highlighting these dangers...