Category Archives: Heart Health

More and more people are either swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes or simply picking up an e-cigarette habit, causing this trend to grow in popularity. The appeal of e-cigarettes is that people believe them to be healthier than traditional cigarettes, but even e-cigarettes contain nicotine and other chemicals. Furthermore, e-cigarettes come in a wide variety ...click here to read more

Right bundle branch block or RBBB is a heart-related issue that normally doesn’t cause any symptoms unless you have some other type of underlying heart problem. While it’s rare in healthy young individuals, it does occur in older people. Just exactly what is right bundle branch block? In simple terms, RBBB is a blockage of ...click here to read more

The most common treatment for type 2 diabetes is metformin, which is prescribed to regulate insulin levels. But researchers now suggest that metformin may have another use, that being a potential for anti-aging. The researchers found that metformin slows down the “burn rate” of living cells, which in turn increases longevity. Metformin is very cheap ...click here to read more

Many Americans take an aspirin a day as instructed by their doctors to reduce their risk of a cardiac-related event from occurring. These patients often have other risk factors, which increase their risk of a cardiac event, so a daily aspirin has been found to reduce this risk. New research, though, suggests that a baby ...click here to read more

Many people have a fear of scuba diving because of what they could encounter under the water. New research may give you another reason to be afraid, though, because the results of a recent study show that scuba divers over the age of 65 are at risk of having a heart attack under water, especially ...click here to read more

A new study has found that feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when you stand up may mean you are at a higher risk of developing dementia. The cause of the sensation is a condition called orthostatic hypotension, which means a sudden drop in blood pressure. “Orthostatic hypotension has been linked to heart disease, fainting and ...click here to read more

When it comes to cooking oils, some are far better than others, especially when it comes to impacting your cholesterol levels. Some of the best oils you can use include olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, avocado, walnut, sesame, and grapeseed oil. These oils are low in saturated fat and high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated ...click here to read more

A new study has found that through aggressive blood pressure interventions, the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and concurrent dementia is significantly reduced. This is the first study to link these results to both MCI and dementia. The study was done with a large population and had a long-term follow-up period, making the results ...click here to read more

You likely have heard the term arrhythmia, but what many people don’t realize is that there are many different types of arrhythmias. They are classified according to where they happen in the heart and by what they do to the heart’s rhythm. Essentially, the arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your ...click here to read more

A study has found that with hearing loss, there is also a greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among seniors. The study looked at medical records of 433 patients aged 80 to 106 to determine a possible link between hearing loss and CVD risk factors. Hearing loss information was collected using audiograms along with word ...click here to read more

Mangoes are a delicious fruit, which can be eaten on their own, added to smoothies, or frozen and be served as a delightful summertime treat. But aside from them being delicious, mangoes are also really good for your heart. The latest research findings suggest that consuming mangoes can help relax blood vessels within two hours’ ...click here to read more

AFib with RVR is a medical term associated with arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats. While some people with arrhythmias don’t experience symptoms, others who suffer from atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (RVR) do have symptoms. RVR occurs when the ventricles, which are the lower chambers of the heart, beat too fast. Atrial fibrillation or AFib ...click here to read more

There is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. This is something that we’re taught from early on in our adult lives as a way of lowering our risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Traditionally, HDL cholesterol is considered one of these “good” cholesterols. HDL is actually a group of cholesterol that can vary in size ...click here to read more

The summer poses unique threats to your health, especially your heart. Summer is hot, which makes it a great time to get out and enjoy ourselves, but that added heat can cause heart problems, especially if you already have an underlying heart problem. Here are some tips that can keep your heart safe during the ...click here to read more