For Most Heart Patients, No Need to Avoid Sex Sexual activity is safe for most heart patients, like any form of moderate exercise.
Read more >A typical low-fat muffin may sound heart-healthy, but its downfall is its size and the sugar, sodium, and calories it contains.
Read more >When introducing solids, parents should try to avoid giving infants cereals and crackers with...
Read more >These lipid-lowering drugs may provide another heart-healthy benefit, according to a new study.
Read more >If obese or overweight kids lose the weight as they become adults, the associated health risks also seem to vanish.
Read more >Current recommendations call for children to first be screened for high LDL cholesterol between age 9 and 11.
Read more >Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe.
Read more >A study finds cheese consumption didn't raise total cholesterol. The same was not true for butter.
Read more >The sexually-transmitted human papillomavirus raises women's risk of heart disease.
Read more >Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
Read more >Researchers have discovered just why unsaturated fats are so heart healthy. Now to get people...
Read more >Erectile dysfunction can be one of the early warning signs of heart disease.
Read more >The men in a Danish study did not seem to benefit from the fatty acids in fish. Is something else...
Read more >Brain stents are not nearly as effective as aggressively treating stroke patients' high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Read more >Chocolate, but not fat or sugar that so often go along with it, appears to improve cardiovascular health.
Read more >Adding cholesterol-lowering foods to our diets is just as important to our hearts as reducing our intake of fat.
Read more >A study has found that eating fatty foods seasoned with herbs and spices can reduce triglycerides...
Read more >A study of public health spending between, found spending a little more save money and lives...
Read more >It pays to do a little research to be sure that water bottle is BPA-free, especially if you plan to drink hot liquids from it.
Read more >Eating too much salt and too little potassium is an especially dangerous combination. It doubles your risk of a heart attack.
Read more >Alpha-B-crystallin limits damage by soaking up the toxic and inflammatory compounds that...
Read more >Proof that public health must be seen in a broader light than it currently is...
Read more >Soluble fiber is helpful in reducing the visceral fat that accumulates around the waist and belly.
Read more >SCD is sudden cardiac death. It is the largest cause of natural death in the United States and is responsible for half of all cardiac deaths
Read more >Olive oil's heart protective benefits are well known, and using it for cooking may also help prevent strokes.
Read more >Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels.
Read more >Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the likelihood of blood clots forming in patients who have received stents.
Read more >Sugar seems to make bad (LDL) cholesterol worse.
Read more >Working at home to recover from a stroke can be as effective as rehabilitation in a special center.
Read more >Drug interactions can be surprising. Alone, neither Paxil nor Pravachol raise blood sugar...
Read more >A third-line diabetes medication may help manage blood sugar when other treatments aren't enough.
Read more >A popular blood pressure medication appears to increase the risk of recurrence among survivors.
Read more >The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized.
Read more >Coffee and donuts may be a bad idea. Caffeine interferes with the body's ability to clear sugars from the blood.
Read more >Working over 11 hours a day regularly can raise your risk of heart disease significantly.
Read more >For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >More than half of all cases of atrial fibrillation, an erratic heartbeat, are preventable.
Read more >Injecting stem cells into hearts reduces enlargement and scar tissue, and boosts heart function...
Read more >The heart drug digitalis raises the risk of breast cancer...
Read more >We tend to think a low disease rate means that doctors are doing a good job...
Read more >Tomatoes are one of the few fruit and vegetables that are even better for you when cooked.
Read more >Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina.
Read more >Belly fat may not be as big a predictor of heart disease as once thought.
Read more >A diet rich in potassium can reduce the risk of stroke, but some need to be careful.
Read more >Obesity alone dramatically raises the risk of dying from a heart attack.
Read more >Trans-fats, or hydrogenated oils seem to raise the risk of depression.
Read more >Vegans should be aware that their diet may mean they need to boost their B12 and omega-3 consumption.
Read more >Beer really is good for you - more isn't better, but the nutritional benefits are many and real...
Read more >Too much screen time is linked not only to greater risk of heart disease, but also risk of death from any cause.
Read more >People on calcium channel blockers need to steer clear of certain types of antibiotics because they can cause a severe drop in BP.
Read more >If you are on cholesterol-lowering drugs, don't assume you can eat anything you want.
Read more >Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Men tend not to go to the doctor, leaving high blood pressure and cancer untreated until they become more serious.
Read more >Eating whole grains can reduce systolic blood pressure.
Read more >A study found that low daily doses of aspirin greatly reduced the risk of several types of cancer.
Read more >No surprise: women facing job stress have a greatly increased risk of heart disease. But what to do?
Read more >Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient.
Read more >Having some fat in your diet is actually good for your heart. What matters is what kind of fat you eat.
Read more >The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us.
Read more >What can a common eye condition reveal more about our overall health?
Read more >A new bone cement called Kryptonite may be able help people recovering from open heart surgery...
Read more >Monounsaturated fatty acids in nuts, avocados, seeds and olive oil can help you raise your good — HDL — cholesterol.
Read more >Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Read more >If you see someone who needs help breathing, call 911 and then start using chest compression to keep the blood flowing.
Read more >A panel of FDA experts says the risks outweigh the benefits of Lorcaserin. What's next?
Read more >Taking blood pressure meds before you go to sleep at night boosts their effectiveness by working with your body's natural rhythms.
Read more >Two quick exercise programs aim to get office workers moving, no matter what their fitness level.
Read more >Simple lifestyle changes in diet and exercise can greatly reduce the health impact of Type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >The FDA has issued restrictions on who can be prescribed the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia®...
Read more >A small study has found that stroke patients recover better when they receive magnetic pulses...
Read more >Opening clogged arteries with angioplasty is useful for relieving angina, but it doesn't prevent heart attacks.
Read more >Look at the hair of cardiac patients and you can see that in the months before the attack...
Read more >Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >Renin, an enzyme, may offer a way to figure out which blood pressure meds a patient may best respond
Read more >Reduced messenger RNA activity appears to be behind the sleep and mood problems in drinkers.
Read more >You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Relax. Being angry may cause your arteries to thicken and increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Women who get their protein from sources other than red meats have healthier hearts.
Read more >People with hearts that pump most effectively tend to have larger brains. Coincidence? Not likely.
Read more >Losing just a few pounds, especially around your middle, may help your blood vessels work better.
Read more >Doctors testing a woman's cholesterol may want to ask when her last period was, since estrogen level
Read more >Calcium supplements may strengthen the bones, but they may also raise the risk of heart attack...
Read more >Chest compressions alone are just effective as CPR with mouth-to-mouth in a heart attack emergency.
Read more >People who have higher levels of the chemicals PCBs in their bodies also seem to have higher BP.
Read more >Researchers relieved blocked arteries in rats by stroking a whisker. Can this be applied to humans?
Read more >Researchers find that the longer you sit, the shorter your lifespan.
Read more >Heart disease hits 1 in 3 people. The first step to heart health is to set realistic behavioral rather than physiological goals.
Read more >People who drank a glass of beet juice had a maximum drop of 10.4 points systolic blood pressure.
Read more >Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >A study of 37,000 people over 13 years found that drinking 3 to 6 cups of tea a day reduced the risk of heart disease by over 40%.
Read more >Women who go through early menopause – before age 46 – may be at double the risk for cardio events.
Read more >HDL, the “Good” cholesterol, has been linked to lower cancer risk in addition to its contribution to heart health.
Read more >A recent study among members of a California HMO shows a huge decrease in serious heart attacks.
Read more >Early studies using a tiny vacuum to remove blood clots in the brain show promise...
Read more >Eating a Mediterranean-style diet helps protect the heart from a second attack.
Read more >Drink one less serving of sugar-sweetened beverages (such as sweet tea, lemonade or soda) and you can lower your blood pressure.
Read more >One very simple way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 70% is to brush your teeth twice a day.
Read more >High fat meals appear to increase inflammation and decrease lung function. Blame immune responses.
Read more >Patients with implanted heart devices like pacemakers or defibrillators may want to establish a directive for their deactivation.
Read more >Eating diets high in bran may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes.
Read more >People who work a great deal of overtime are at greater risk of heart-related death. Type A behavior may be partly to blame.
Read more >Eating a handful of nuts every day is a good way to reduce your cholesterol and blood fat levels.
Read more >A TIA or transient ischemic attack is a mini-stroke, but with no lasting damage. It is often a warning sign and should be treated.
Read more > Be sure to let your doctor know of the various supplements you may be taking. They can interfere with the action of many different drugs.
Read more >Olive oil is a big reason why the Mediterranean diet is healthful. The phenols in it suppress genes involved in inflammation.
Read more >Patients in intensive care units often experience interrupted sleep. Finding ways to block noise and light can help.
Read more >Increasing your intake of vitamin B6 and folate may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Volunteering at their local animal shelter is one good way for cardiac patients to get the exercise they need to recover.
Read more >Replacing saturated fats with low-glycemic foods - not high-glycemic foods - may be a good way to reduce heart attack risk.
Read more >Beta-blockers appear to help reduce the spread of cancer.
Read more >Eating the equivalent of a square of chocolate every day can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke
Read more >A clothespin-like clip, inserted through a vein in the groin, is an alternative to heart surgery...
Read more >Quitting smoking improves FMD, or flow mediated dilation of blood vessels, a strong indicator of heart health.
Read more >High blood pressure is not a good thing, but it does appear having high BP in times of heart stress is an advantage.
Read more >Interrupting the blood flow when someone has a heart attack may help protect the heart from damage.
Read more >Exercise can reduce the anxiety people may feel when living with a chronic illness.
Read more >Even older adults, including those taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, can lower their cholesterol further by cutting down on butter and satu
Read more >Nicotine patches tend to be more effective when used for longer periods of time.
Read more >High blood pressure is connected to an increase in the number of white matter brain lesions connected to mental decline.
Read more >If your heart rate at rest is over 100 beats per minute, you are at far higher risk of death from heart disease. It is not too late to act.
Read more >Second generation antipsychotic drugs, like clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone, can raise the risk of diabetes and heart problems.
Read more >Heart attack survival rates will only improve if more bystanders know CPR and the use of devices to shock the heart increases.
Read more >Spending too much time sitting in front of the TV or computer, rather than moving, raises the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read more >Having a second stroke soon after the first makes disability much more likely, so it is important to be aware of factors that raise the risk
Read more >Adult stem cells may help speed patients' recovery from a heart attack by spurring the growth of new blood vessels.
Read more >Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables helps seniors' hearts and their cognitive function.
Read more >carb and high protein diets both seem equally effective at producing weight loss.
Read more >Having high HDL, the "good" cholesterol actually seems to help reduce the chances of heart failure.
Read more >Aerobic exercise in adolescence has been found to raise intelligence test scores and lead to better work.
Read more >Supplementing the diet with selenium can raise blood cholesterol as much as 8 percent.
Read more >Phone contact with a nurse practitioner can help reduce depression and the likelihood of re−hospitalization in heart surgery patients.
Read more >Low cholesterol may be a sign of undiagnosed cancer.
Read more >A recent study found that a drug offering a high dose of the B vitamin, niacin, performed much better than the much-prescribed ezitimibe (Zetia®).
Read more >Diet and exercise are the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes, even better than medication.
Read more >The polyphenols in cocoa — among other foods — reduce risk for heart disease and cancer.
Read more >fat is associated with an increased risk of heart problems and diabetes.
Read more >The presence of high levels of a protein in the blood may predict the likelihood of a heart attack, according to a new study. C−reactive protein increases in response to infection.
Read more >The narrower and stiffer the artery, the faster blood flows, raising blood pressure.
Read more >A gene, P13K, appears to play a big role in aging in the heart, reducing thickening of heart tissue and offering better overall function...
Read more >Eating whole grains can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
Read more >Uric acid, produced by the breakdown of fructose, can raise blood pressure and the risk metabolic syndrome.
Read more >African American patients tend to have less informative communication with their healthcare providers than do whites. The good news is that patients..
Read more >Once a significant amount of weight is lost, the heart actually restructures into a healthier, more productive version of itself.
Read more >Studies show that cynical and hostile people have a higher mortality rate than those who are optimistic and trusting.
Read more >Children as young as 9 years old have been able to learn to apply CPR effectively.
Read more >People over 60 may be at risk of experiencing "silent" strokes, those which go unnoticed...
Read more >Glutamic acid, found in vegetable protein, can lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Read more >When red yeast is grown on rice, it produces an effective, natural statin that lowered cholesterol by 31 points without side effects.
Read more >High-glycemic index carbs reduce or inhibit endothelial function, which is one of the risk factors leading to atherosclerosis.
Read more >Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of the nighttime sleep disorder.
Read more >The best way to begin to reduce the amount of salt in your diet is to reduce your consumption of processed foods.
Read more >After a heart attack, longer, slower, and more frequent exercise is better for your heart than vigorous, three-times-a-week programs.
Read more >Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Even a brief exposure to cigarette smoke can have a negative cardiovascular effect.
Read more >Fructose, in contrast to its relative, glucose, appears to have a negative effect on heart health.
Read more >Heart cells can regenerate, according to a study that used a an approach more common to archeology than biology.
Read more >Limiting salt by even a half-teaspoon a day could have a significant impact.
Read more >Direct-to-consumer advertising needs to present the benefits of drugs, as well as side effects, so consumers can make decisions with their doctors.
Read more >Exercise guidelines differ on particulars, but in generally, they agree that 30 minutes a day, four or five days a week is the goal.
Read more >Healthy 19-50 year olds should consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of salt a day, about one teaspoon.
Read more >Cholesterol is carried by different transport proteins classed according to their densities. High density(HDL)is good; low (LDL)is bad.
Read more >Peripheral artery disease is estimated to affect one out of every 16 adults over the age of 40, but often goes undiagnosed.
Read more >Sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for many common medical problems, including weight gain, diabetes and hypertension.
Read more >Listening to pleasurable music helps dilate blood vessels significantly, just as blood pressure medications like statins do.
Read more >Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the chance of contracting heart disease, diabetes or stroke.
Read more >As triglyceride levels go up, so does the risk of stroke.
Read more >The vascular "age" of obese children is like that of middle-aged adults, based on the amount of plaque build-up.
Read more >If a clot or part of it dislodges and travels to the lung and blocks an artery, a pulmonary embolism can occur.
Read more >People who have diabetes are two to five times more likely to suffer from heart disease than the general population.
Read more >When it comes to cardiac arrest, where you live that can make a difference.
Read more >A Mediterranean diet is a diet that's rich in grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and includes a moderate amount of red wine.
Read more >Statins are effective for men, but it is not clear they are effective for women.
Read more >It is very simple: increased salt consumption increases your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure).
Read more >Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate, even from cardiovascular disease, according to a long-term study.
Read more >Depression is a risk factor for hypertension. Patients with both conditions are less likely to take their anti-hypertensive medications.
Read more >Having a positive outlook can improve a heart patient's outcome.
Read more >Higher levels of HDL are associated with lower risk of heart attack or stroke.
Read more >Prevention, not handing out pills, is the key to improving risk for heart disease.
Read more >Taking aspirin before bedtime is more effective for preventing hypertension.
Read more >What you eat for breakfast can reduce the insulin rollercoaster and your risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
Read more >Lipoic acid supplements lowered blood triglyceride levels by up to 60% in a study of...
Read more >More than 700,000 Americans have a stroke each year, many never fully recover.
Read more >Medical guidelines suggest a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 5 days each week.
Read more >Many of us know one or two of the warning signs of heart attack, but few know all the symptoms or have a clear idea of what them.
Read more >Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >We spend 18 years teaching our children how to walk, talk, read and drive, but many of us drop the ball when it comes to teaching them how to eat right.
Read more >Triglycerides are a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and should be routinely monitored.
Read more >Add another finding to the growing list of studies telling us how important exercise is in reducing the impact of aging.
Read more >The heart is not picky. Whether you eat less or exercise more, it responds to weight loss.
Read more >For some older women, calcium may increase the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day can help prevent heart attacks, but new research suggests that this may only be true for men...
Read more >Vitamin E appears to help some people avoid heart disease. But it may make others more vulnerable to it.
Read more >Men who are hostile and given to fits of anger and depression may be harming their immune systems and putting themselves at risk for heart disease, as well as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
Read more >Many studies show that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad" cholesterol) is one of the most important things we can do to prevent heart disease.
Read more >Middle-aged women have a far greater risk of stroke than do men.
Read more >Stroke kills over 160,000 Americans each year.
Read more >As scientists learn more about the role of inflammation in diabetes, heart disease and other disorders, new research suggests that fat in the belly may be an important contributor to that inflammation.
Read more >Routine screenings can make a big difference in the early detection of aneurysms.
Read more >Treating hypertension early may actually save healthcare dollars by avoiding expensive procedures later.
Read more >There is an obesity paradox in cardiovascular health. Heavier people tend to survive health crises better, but are more at risk.
Read more >For years, mounting research has indicated that consumption of folic acid is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease and stroke.
Read more >Pregnant smokers may "program" their children to become smokers suggests the latest research.
Read more >A common treatment for prostate cancer puts men at increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Read more >Humidity appears to raise the risk of heart attack.
Read more >Adiponectin stops white blood cells from the immune system from attaching to blood vessel walls.
Read more >The eye is part of the brain and the same blood vessels feed both organs.
Read more >Short bursts of intense exercise may be better for the heart than endurance training.
Read more >Inflammation within the blood vessels plays a key role in the development of coronary heart disease.
Read more >Restenosis, the narrowing of an artery after angioplasty or other form of surgery, is all too common.
Read more >The blood vessels of older athletes tend to function just as well as those younger group.
Read more >You cannot depend on your cholesterol level alone to indicate heart disease.
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