heart disease

A healthy heart after heart disease is possible with good emotional health and positive emotions, according to the latest findings. Once a heart attack occurs it’s important to take the necessary steps in order to prevent a future episode from occurring. Heart attack prevention may consist of reducing plaque build-up, which may have caused the ...click here to read more

Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention is effective at treating depression but not successful at self-care heart failure, according to a new study. The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine. It is quite common for those who have heart disease to develop major depression. If depression and heart failure are not well cared for, they ...click here to read more

Childhood trauma – or experiencing mental stress – has been found to raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes in adults. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Study author, Ashley Winning, said, “The most striking and perhaps sobering finding in our study is that high levels ...click here to read more

A common bacterium has been found in both gum disease and heart disease which means a person’s heart can become affected if they have periodontal disease. A research team from Örebro University in Sweden uncovered the bacteria – Porphyromonas gingivalis (or P. gingivalis) – which is found in both periodontal disease and heart disease. When ...click here to read more

The largest study of its kind has revealed a link between air pollution, heart disease and even a higher risk of death. The findings come from the New York University Langone Medical Center where researchers found that tiny chemical particles found in the air we breathe contribute to a higher risk of death. By now ...click here to read more

A recent study involving U.S. marines shows a link between lower heart rate variability and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) risk. The study, done by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System, suggests that a reduced interval between heartbeats could be seen as one of ...click here to read more

By now you know having high blood pressure is unhealthy. Because hypertension can go symptomless for years, by the time you begin to notice your health declining it may be too late. High blood pressure can contribute to damaged arteries, aneurysms, heart failure, dementia and stroke. But there is new research suggesting that not only ...click here to read more

People using Chantix, the quit smoking drug, can breathe easy as a new study shows that it does not increase their risk of heart attack and depression. It must be mentioned here that varenicline, also known as Champix™ or Chantix™ has previously been linked to depression, self-harm, suicide and an increased risk of heart attack. ...click here to read more

According to recent research, women (under the age of 45) who smoke while suffering from diabetes are six times more likely to experience a myocardial infarction (MI). A study uncovered that young women with diabetes who experience heart attacks are much more likely to be smokers than older women who also experience MI; the research ...click here to read more

A popular method for dieting is to count calories. Recommended daily calories for a sedentary senior male is around 2,000 and 1,600 for females. Of course, this would increase if a person is active. Counting calories seems like a universal way to lose or maintain weight, but it’s important to keep in mind every person ...click here to read more

A study from Griffith University shows that for heart patients, home-care is an effective cost-efficient form of treatment. Management of heart disease after leaving the hospital is important for long-term success and recovery. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Home-care for individuals with congestive heart failure includes reminders to take medications, ...click here to read more

Chest pain is always taken seriously as it can be a strong indicator that something is wrong with your heart. You may notice when you go in for a check-up the doctor will usually ask if your symptoms include chest pain as they try to rule out heart issues. But sometimes chest pains don’t necessarily ...click here to read more

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates nearly 5.1-millions Americans have heart failure. Heart failure is the result of the heart not functioning properly and can lead to death. Aging is a large factor in the function of the heart, so many seniors are at risk for developing it. There are many contributing factors ...click here to read more

Just about anyone can have high blood pressure. Although there are contributing factors which can elevate blood pressure, it can affect anyone. In fact, most people don’t even realize they have high blood pressure as it doesn’t pose many symptoms. By the time they realize they have a blood pressure problem, it could be too ...click here to read more