Category Archives: Heart Attack and Stroke

A healthy heart after heart disease is possible with good emotional health and positive emotions, according to the latest findings. Once a heart attack occurs it’s important to take the necessary steps in order to prevent a future episode from occurring. Heart attack prevention may consist of reducing plaque build-up, which may have caused the ...click here to read more

The habit of smoking still causes about one in five deaths in the United States, so researchers continue to examine the problem, and what they discovered recently is that brain damage during a stroke could in fact help smokers quit smoking. Scientists conducted a pair of studies that showed smokers who suffered a stroke in ...click here to read more

A new report states that U.S. adults are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke due to an increase in heart age. According to the study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans are younger than their heart age. Despite how often we attempt to feel “young at heart” ...click here to read more

According to recent research, women (under the age of 45) who smoke while suffering from diabetes are six times more likely to experience a myocardial infarction (MI). A study uncovered that young women with diabetes who experience heart attacks are much more likely to be smokers than older women who also experience MI; the research ...click here to read more

Some like it nutty, others prefer caramel but one thing is undeniable, no matter what additions are put in your chocolate it’s bound to satisfy you. Chocolate is guilty pleasure which some of us simply can’t say no to. Whether it’s the smell that gets you or its creaminess, chocolate offers a number of sensations ...click here to read more

Stroke can be treated if detection and treatment happen quickly. But would you know if you or a loved one was having one? Research shows that close to 800,000 Americans have a stroke every year. About 140,000 die from them. It’s estimated that one out of every 20 deaths in the United States can be ...click here to read more

When it comes to your heart health and reducing your risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD), it may be as easy as what you eat. In fact, new research suggests by incorporating whole grains into your diet, you’re highly benefiting your heart. According to research by the Harvard School of Public Health – published in JAMA ...click here to read more

Man cannot live on bread alone. Although there is something about bread fresh from the oven that I find hard to resist. More to the point, do you eat plenty of fish, chicken or eggs? How about soy, nuts and seeds? Well protein-rich foods such as these may be linked to an even lower risk ...click here to read more

A good friend of mine has been at the mercy of her migraines for over a decade. She gets a bad one at least once a month and holes up in her bedroom for the entire day, blinds completely down and the door shut, cutting her off from her family and daily activities. It’s not ...click here to read more

If you’re like me, you’ve found yourself in the midst of a heated debate. If you’re married, you can relate, I’m sure. Fights with our spouses, relatives, friends or neighbors are almost inevitable. These angry moments are stressful at the time, but have you ever stopped to consider the long-term outcome associated with arguing? A ...click here to read more

Have you ever been angry about your partner’s habitual lateness? How about your grandkid’s messy bedroom or the guy who cut you off in the grocery parking lot? So steamed that you’re ready to blow your top? You need to de-stress and find yourself some zen. Not just for your sanity, but for your heart. ...click here to read more

Have you had your seasonal flu booster yet? Well, academics have just learned that it could reduce your risk of suffering a stroke in addition to sickness. Researchers from the U.K.’s University of Lincoln and The University of Nottingham found that patients vaccinated against influenza were less likely to suffer a stroke during the same ...click here to read more

Olives, fish and fruits and vegetables, please, fill my plate! More and more, scientists are finding that people who adopt a Mediterranean diet experience a lower risk of cardiovascular-related death than those who follow a strictly low-fat diet. In a recent study published this February in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers analyzed data on ...click here to read more

Eat breakfast. Drink water. Exercise. Healthy lifestyle habits do plenty to keep your heart strong. New research shows that heart-healthy habits will also help you respond better to treatment for depression. In today’s society, depression is very common, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide. Numerous studies have found that depression is a major risk ...click here to read more