Category Archives: Heart Health

In the near future, finding out your risk for heart attack or stroke could be as easy as getting a blood test. According to a new study, this blood test already exists and could change the way we look at health. The test is currently being used in hospitals to help medical staff diagnose heart ...click here to read more

Do you ever feel guilty about dozing off for a midday nap? If you do, you shouldn’t. That nap could be lowering your risk for a heart attack. New research from the American College of Cardiology suggests a daily nap could lower blood pressure as much as consuming less salt and alcohol. In fact, daily ...click here to read more

For most people, LDL cholesterol is known to narrow arteries, but a new study now shows that it may contribute to venous thromboembolism. Known as the “bad cholesterol,” LDL can lead to heart attack and strokes, but this new information sheds light onto a new way it can be harmful to health. The study, presented ...click here to read more

If you have diabetes, you know that you should be trying to lower your blood pressure. But how low do you need to go? A brand-new study has identified a new target blood pressure that can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and overall mortality in diabetics. Roughly 420 million people around the world ...click here to read more

When thinking of a dangerous commute, what comes to mind? A crazy guy on the train, an out of control van coming up on the sidewalk, or a transit system malfunction? Although that stuff may play out in the movies or show up as an occasional news headline, new data is showing it’s something you ...click here to read more

According to research presented this week at EuroHeartCare 2019, two-thirds of people who suffer from heart failure also show signs of memory problems. During the scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, it was shown that there was a direct link between exercise and healthy brain function in heart failure patients. The study presented ...click here to read more

Look, you know that fruits and vegetables are good for your heart. But how good? Well, a new study published in the Journal of the American Cardiology suggests eating a plant-based diet could cut your chances of heart failure by a whopping 41 percent. On the other hand, diets focused on meats, fried and processed ...click here to read more

According to a recent study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, people with type 2 diabetes who received intensive treatment to keep their blood pressure levels at 130/80 mm/Hg or below had fewer strokes, heart attacks, and other diabetes complications, regardless of pre-existing cardiovascular risk. Type 2 diabetes affects more than 420 million ...click here to read more

According to a recent study, women who take antibiotics over a long period are at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The study published in the European Heart Journal found that women aged 60 or older who took antibiotics for more than two months had the greatest risk of cardiovascular disease. A long ...click here to read more

We have all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and a new study shows just how important it can be for preventing heart disease. Researchers behind a new study found that the risk of heart-related death rises dramatically for those who skip breakfast. According to the research led by ...click here to read more

According to a new study, those who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at a higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes. Statin drugs, a type prescribed to patients with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are being increasingly prescribed to patients, but these new findings ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease risk is lowered by substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat. Studies have shown that swapping out red meat for plant-based proteins can reduce the risk of heart disease. The study was a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that looked at swapping out red meat for other types of food. Lead author of ...click here to read more

A high resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death in men. The study found that a resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute (BPM) was associated with double the risk of early death risk from all causes. Furthermore, an increase of resting heart rate for men in ...click here to read more

The latest research findings have uncovered that systolic and diastolic blood pressure may be successfully reduced by using a cognitive behavior app. The daily-use app encourages patients to set out personalized behaviors to help reduce high blood pressure. The app is supported by a multidisciplinary team that looks at healthy behavior changes, and users can ...click here to read more