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Researchers at Keele University have made significant progress in understanding how to better prevent future heart attacks in individuals experiencing unexplained chest pain. This breakthrough could potentially benefit millions of people who visit their GP every year in the UK due to chest discomfort. Despite undergoing various tests, many individuals remain undiagnosed, leaving their condition ...click here to read more

Did you know that women with clogged arteries have a higher risk of heart attacks than men? This startling statistic may surprise many people, but it is the reality for far too many women who don’t take action to prevent cardiovascular disease. The facts about arterial blockage in women are alarming and, if ignored, could ...click here to read more

According to a new study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, women who suffer from insomnia may have an increased risk of a heart attack. Insomnia is a growing problem among the aging population, and research suggests that it has much more of an impact than just sleepiness the following ...click here to read more

Plenty of research from recent years shows a strong link between sleep duration, quality, and heart health. A new study shows that people who suffer from insomnia or get too much sleep are more likely to have a heart attack than those who get a good night’s sleep. The study showed that people with insomnia ...click here to read more

February is American Heart month, so let’s take a look at one of the most severe injuries you can have to your heart: heart attacks. Many don’t really know what a heart attack feels like and the warning signs, even though more than 800,000 occur in the United States every year, a number that the ...click here to read more

Did you know that drinking multiple cups of coffee a day could increase the risk of heart attack in people with hypertension? Drinking large amounts of coffee has been linked to many health benefits, ranging from improved cognitive function to a lower risk of certain diseases. But according to a new study published in the ...click here to read more

According to a new study, the combination of high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol levels can significantly increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke. While high blood pressure alone is dangerous enough in its own right, it makes the situation even more serious when coupled with bad cholesterol. Not only does this combination ...click here to read more

Here’s a bit of a spin on “Happy Holidays,” the seasonal song by Andy Williams: sure, “it’s the holiday season,” but did you also know it’s also the heart attack season? Although the winter holidays are a great time to celebrate, share precious moments with family and friends, and even enjoy a little seasonal song ...click here to read more

New research is revealing that if you’ve had shingles, you may be more likely to suffer from a stroke or heart attack than those who have not. Anyone who’s ever had chickenpox has the potential for shingles. And while shingles are rather common, they are not taken as seriously as they should be, according to ...click here to read more

Scientists have long touted the benefits of regular physical activity for heart health, and new research shows that this holds true even in heart attack cases. In a recent study, individuals who were physically active before experiencing a heart attack were significantly less likely to have a second heart attack in middle age than those ...click here to read more

People who have gout may need to be cautious of an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. New research from the University of Nottingham suggests that cardiovascular risks increase in the four months after a gout flare. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. The ...click here to read more

Many factors can increase your chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke. While some of these risks are unavoidable, others can be mitigated by making simple changes to your lifestyle. One risk factor that is often overlooked is our environment. A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE recently posted findings on ...click here to read more

For years, heart attack risk factors have been studied in adults of all ages. However, a new Yale-led study has identified which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in men and women 55 years and younger. The study, which was published in the journal AMA Network ...click here to read more

Masks have become commonplace in many parts of the world as some elect to use the devices to reduce the risk of COVID-19. But a new study suggests they may offer even more. A recent study out of China has found that exposure to common air pollutants, even at levels below World Health Organization air ...click here to read more