Category Archives: Heart Health

Cognitive decline, often observed in patients surviving a stroke, can be slowed down with a MIND diet. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center examined the MIND diet and claim that it reduces the risk of dementia that is commonly observed in stroke survivors. The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination ...click here to read more

Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition where the heart functions inefficiently, has been found to be linked with metabolism. According to new research published by the German Cancer Research Center, metabolic changes in the body affect this progressive and life-threatening condition. A change in metabolism refers to a change in the key source of energy ...click here to read more

Constrictive pericarditis is a chronic condition that can become a serious health issue, especially if left untreated. While there are different factors that can lead to constrictive pericarditis, the key to recovering is early diagnosis and treatment. If you have never heard the term constrictive pericarditis it probably sounds ominous. What is constrictive pericarditis? Simply ...click here to read more

An ectopic heartbeat occurs as the result of an irregular or premature heartbeat. Other medical terms for this phenomenon include premature ventricular contraction, premature atrial contraction, and extrasystole. It may feel like your heart is momentarily fluttering or skipping a beat. But, what is an ectopic heartbeat exactly? The real reason you may experience one ...click here to read more

Coconut oil is surrounded by a lot of hype. Some people use it to clean their teeth, while others use it as an all-day moisturizer for their skin. It’s true that coconut oil has several different uses, but is it safe? Rather, is it a healthy oil to consume if you’re concerned about your heart? ...click here to read more

In a world that banishes fat, many of us have opted for skim or non-fat products. Although this is an okay practice if you are looking to lose weight, when it comes to cholesterol, you may want to opt for full fat, but only for milk. A three-week crossover study revealed that consuming full-fat, whole ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever listened to anybody’s heartbeat (including your own), it probably sounded similar to “lub-dub, lub-dub.” A heartbeat—or heart rate—signals life and is a strong indication of health as well. In a healthy individual, a normal resting heart rate—when they are still and not in motion—should range between 60 and 100 beats per minute ...click here to read more

Hot flashes, commonly associated with menopause in women, may also be a sign of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea and could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes. Research carried out by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) published in Menopause explains this relationship. What is obstructive sleep apnea and how ...click here to read more

Iliac artery aneurysm’s (IAA) definition is weakness and bulging in the wall of one of the iliac arteries. Typically, an iliac artery has a diameter no greater than 1.7 centimeters in males or 1.5 centimeters in females—if the size is any wider than this, the artery is aneurysmal. If there is a large iliac aneurysm ...click here to read more

If your heart is suddenly unable to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs, you may have a condition known as cardiogenic shock. This condition is usually caused by a severe heart attack, but not everyone who has experienced a heart attack has cardiogenic shock. Injury to the heart is the main reason for ...click here to read more

A study by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) observed high mortality rates in patients suffering from coronary artery disease, also known as Chronic Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease (CICD). A report published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology states that 25 percent of these patients either die or are hospitalized again in the first six months ...click here to read more

Renovascular hypertension, or renal hypertension, is commonly diagnosed in older individuals and can be associated with cardiovascular health. Here we answer the question “what is renovascular hypertension?” The quick and simple answer is that it is high blood pressure due to kidney problems. Renal artery stenosis, which is the narrowing of one of the renal ...click here to read more

Relaxing in a steamy sauna may provide more health benefits than stress relief. A recent study has revealed that saunas may also have a positive impact on your heart and blood vessels in ways similar to moderate exercise. The finding tested the effects of a 30-minute sauna session, and researchers found that people who often ...click here to read more

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. This usually happens in the later stages of pregnancy when a pregnant woman’s body requires a lot of glucose but her hormones affect the production and use of insulin. As a result, glucose enters the blood stream instead of being converted ...click here to read more