Category Archives: Heart Health

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) raises the risk of hypertension, and researchers have found that gut bacteria may be a possible link between the two. The researchers uncovered that a gut microbiome imbalance may lead to hypertension, based on the study where a high-fat diet was fed to rats with sleep apnea. Lead author Dr. David ...click here to read more

Chest pain, difficulty breathing, discomfort, nausea, and unusual tiredness are all common heart attack symptoms you are probably aware of. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack is crucial for the treatment and emergency care to occur immediately in order to prevent any complications or, worse yet, death. But if you overlook symptoms, ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is well-known as a significant risk for heart disease. New research shows keeping cholesterol in a healthy range and boosting good cholesterol will help fight inflammation and thereby reduce joint pain and stiffness. Could get you out walking and resuming activities you really enjoy! Let’s take a look at cholesterol’s healthy range: high ...click here to read more

Blood pressure 2016: updated measurement guidelines generate controversy even as hypertension cases rise. Hypertension treatment in America is on the rise. Researcher Candace McNaughton said, “We found that around 25 percent of all emergency department visits involved patients with hypertension, and that the rate of hypertension-related visits has gone up more than 20 percent since ...click here to read more

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Estimates suggest that one in 15 women of child-bearing age is diagnosed with PCOS. The condition is characterized by lack of ovulation and a difficulty conceiving a child. Aside from fertility problems, PCOS can have other health complications – including cardiovascular ...click here to read more

The risk of angina increases in heart attack patients without obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). The researchers analyzed data from 5,539 patients from 31 hospitals and found that patients without obstructive CAD were equally likely to develop angina as those with obstructive CAD after one year post-heart attack. Lead author Dr. Anna Grodzinsky commented, “Our ...click here to read more

Two 2013 studies found that women who experience migraines with aura – headaches accompanied by visual disturbances – have a greater risk of heart attack and blood clots. The first study revealed that migraine with aura largely contributes to cardiovascular events and stroke, and the second study looked at women’s use of hormonal contraceptives and ...click here to read more

Air pollution and global climate change are subjects that make the daily headlines, especially since the recent Paris Climate Conference, but did you know that studies show air pollution raises dementia and stroke risk in seniors, as well as increases general cognitive decline in elderly women? A study published in the Journal of the American ...click here to read more

The most common form of heart valve disease, aortic stenosis, may be linked to inflammation and, according to an extensive study, family history doubles the risk of the disease. Research outlined in the journal Circulation demonstrates that certain pathways of inflammation are underlying factors in the development of aortic stenosis – the heart valve disease ...click here to read more

Anxiety and depression after heart attack are more common in women than men. Professor Pranas Serpytis said, “The World Health Organization predicts that by 2020 depression will be the second leading cause of disability and mortality in the world, surpassed only by ischemic heart disease. Major depression follows MI [myocardial infarction] in approximately 18% of ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and stroke rehabilitation patients may benefit from music therapy. Research has found that the hippocampus, the brain region mainly responsible for long-lasting memories, responds to music. Study lead Iballa Burunat said, “Our study basically shows an increase of activity in the medial temporal lobe areas—best known for being essential for long-term memory—when musical ...click here to read more

Oral bacteria have been found to increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Within a single hospital, the researchers studied the patients admitted for stroke to uncover an association between oral bacteria and hemorrhagic stroke. In patients who experienced intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), 26 percent were found to have a specific bacterium in their saliva known as ...click here to read more

Although being a woman has its perks, womanhood is not so fabulous when it comes to high blood pressure, new research says. High blood pressure can stalk us without any symptoms or warning signs, and now this “silent killer” in women also puts them at a higher risk than their male counterparts for developing vascular ...click here to read more

Elderly with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) face a greater heart disease risk. By the year 2020, in fact, medical experts estimate that almost 40 percent of all deaths worldwide will be related to cardiovascular disease. So the push is on to unravel the causes and enforce prevention. As research continues, more evidence suggests that there ...click here to read more