heart disease risk

If you spend countless hours at the office, your risk of heart disease is higher. Researchers analyzed over 1,900 individuals and found that 43 percent had been diagnosed with a cardiovascular-related problem. The risk among full-time workers increased one percent for every additional hour of work they did over 10 years of work. Baseline work ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer survivors face increased risk of developing heart disease. The three million prostate cancer survivors in the U.S. are more likely to die of another illness. But early detection can prevent early death and improve mortality outcomes. The biggest concern for prostate cancer survivors is heart disease. Researchers have focused on modulating the risk ...click here to read more

Gout is often referred to as the “rich man’s disease” because one of the main causes is consuming foods rich in purines – red meat and alcohol. Over the year we have seen ample news surrounding the subject of gout, from how food plays a role, to treatment options, classification and how it can affect ...click here to read more

Researchers have discovered that heart aging, a heart disease risk factor, differs in men and women. The findings were revealed through MRI imaging, and the results were published in the journal Radiology. The heart pumps out blood through the left ventricle and the mass of this ventricle is a predictor of cardiovascular events. In cases ...click here to read more

Restless leg syndrome has been found to increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and kidney disease. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a person to feel an overwhelming urge to move their legs when in an inclined position (laying down). Tingling, aching and itching sensations may occur as well. Restless leg ...click here to read more

Noise pollution in America is becoming a large problem not only because of the loud noise, but because it raises the risk of heart disease in seniors. Noise pollution can result from automobiles – cars, buses and planes – public areas like schools and even within the home. Everywhere we turn there is noise. The ...click here to read more

New research suggests psoriasis, a skin disorder, leads to artery inflammation and increases heart disease risk. Senior investigator, Dr. Nehal Mehta, said, “As the amount of psoriasis increases, the amount of blood vessel inflammation increases.” The team also uncovered that psoriasis may add to the risk of stroke and heart attack, even mild cases. Dr. ...click here to read more

Mildly obese women live slightly longer than mildly obese men when they have heart failure, according to new findings. Further findings suggest these heavier women may also outlive their normal-weight female counterparts with heart failure as well. Co-author Dr. Carl Lavie said, “It is not doomsday when an overweight or mildly obese patient, especially female, ...click here to read more

According to new research done at the University of Exeter, teenagers can help reduce their risk of developing heart conditions in the future by doing a few minutes of high intensity interval exercises three to four times a week. This new research has come at the right time; a recent survey reveals that only 30 ...click here to read more

Can food high in fat and calories be considered a heart healthy food? If you’re talking about avocado, then the answer is yes. Avocado’s have long been a cause for question amongst dieters. At first sight, the nutritional information of an avocado may scare a few people off – especially those concerned about heart disease ...click here to read more

When it comes to eating chicken and turkey, statistics show that the majority of North Americans prefer white meat over dark meat. However, new information has emerged that suggests women might be better off choosing dark. A recent study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center revealed that the dark meat of chicken, turkey, and some ...click here to read more