Category Archives: Heart Disease

A new study has found that getting too much or too little sleep may cause the heart to “age” prematurely. The researchers described the aging effects as “excess heart age.” Heart age is measured based on a person’s cardiovascular risk profile, which was created in the 2008 Framingham Heart Study. “The difference between a person’s ...click here to read more

A new study has found that physical activity can reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in obese adults. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat, one that is more rapid than normal. It’s the most common form of heart fibrillation. The condition can lead to increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiac complications. It’s ...click here to read more

A new study has found that frequent sauna users may have a reduced risk of heart and lung disease than those who rarely find themselves using a sauna. Studies on the health benefits of using saunas have previously been mixed, but the researchers behind the current study chalk this up to a lack of long-term ...click here to read more

Successful aging has been defined in many different ways by researchers, but many can agree that it comprises more than just good health. The most accepted definition includes not suffering from chronic diseases or physical disabilities and having optimal social engagement and mental health. Some researchers believe that classifying successful aging in this multi-dimensional way ...click here to read more

A new study has compared the risk of e-cigarettes on cardiovascular disease with the risk caused by traditional cigarettes. The researchers also compared the effects of e-cigarettes with nicotine versus those that are nicotine-free. The participants were separated into experimental groups of either smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or nicotine-free e-cigarettes. The researchers took vitals from the ...click here to read more

A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find this association exists outside of the effects of sleep apnea. Atrial fibrillation is a rapid, irregular heartbeat. It can result in symptoms that reduce the quality of life in ...click here to read more

Heart disease and stroke risk have been found to reduce when on a Mediterranean diet, but a new study shows that a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet may be equally as helpful. What Is the Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet and How Is It Different from the Mediterranean Diet? As the names suggest, a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet is a ...click here to read more

What is aortic regurgitation? Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic valve regurgitation, occurs when the heart’s aortic valve does not properly close. When the valve doesn’t close tightly, some of the blood that was pumped out of the heart’s main chamber (left ventricle, or LV) can leak back into it. Since the heart is ...click here to read more

Sadly, rates of heart disease continue to climb in America regardless of advancements in medicine and in spite of all the prevention tips that are available. A healthy diet, not smoking, reducing stress, monitoring your weight, reducing your intake of alcohol, controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, and regular exercise are all natural ways to ...click here to read more

September 29th is World Heart Day, which is held and organized by the world heart foundation. The purpose of this occasion is to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which cause many cases of preventable death in the world. To better facilitate this purpose, we have compiled a list of articles to help get you started ...click here to read more

As the name suggests, a massive heart attack is the most severe form of heart attack one can experience. The symptoms may be so great that victims may become unconscious, suffer permanent heat damage, or simply drop dead on the spot. Heart attacks, in general, are a serious health issue. The medical term for a ...click here to read more

Left ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the muscle wall becomes thickened (hypertrophied). The left ventricle is the strongest and most muscular chamber of the heart, as it is responsible for pumping blood into the circulatory system. If it were compromised, as is the case of left ventricular hypertrophy, it will have significant negative effects ...click here to read more

Mild cardiomegaly refers to a less severe form of cardiomegaly, which is an enlargement of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the circulatory system to ensure that all tissues and organs of the body are adequately supplied with oxygenated blood. Cardiomegaly is a condition where the heart becomes larger or hypertrophied ...click here to read more

While airplanes are one of mankind’s greatest inventions, they can be the source of a great deal of noise. No one knows this more than those who live close to an airport, especially one that receives a heavy amount of air traffic. The noise produced by these metal behemoths can be very impacting. A recent ...click here to read more