heart attack

Testosterone may be linked to hardening of blood vessels associated with heart disease. Some men have a greater risk of heart attacks than others, and testosterone may be a contributing factor. The researchers studied testosterone levels in the blood of mice and found that it triggers cells from the blood vessels to produce bone-like deposits. ...click here to read more

Anger and heavy physical exertion may trigger a first heart attack. In the study involving over 12,000 people, the researchers found that intense activity along with intense emotions nearly double the risk of having a heart attack within the following hour. If people are angry and are exerting themselves at the same time, the risk ...click here to read more

Heart failure and heart attack risk increases in people with insomnia. The study followed 54,279 people aged 20 to 89 years for over 11 years. The researchers found that insomnia sufferers had a three times higher risk of heart failure and heart attack risk compared to those without the symptoms of sleep disorder. Researcher Dr. ...click here to read more

Eating strawberries and blueberries may help prevent age-related memory loss and heart attacks, according to research studies. Enjoying a serving or two of recognized brain foods on a daily basis could help to maintain brain health and mental performance. Aging is commonly associated with the deterioration of various parts of our body, including the capacity ...click here to read more

Heart attack and stroke risk increase is associated with road traffic noise. For a while now, there has been a long association between traffic noise and hypertension, but the long-term impact of traffic noise on hospitalization and death rates has been unknown. The study consisted of 8.6 million people in London, U.K.. The researchers assessed ...click here to read more

A heart attack is not an inevitable part of getting older. In fact, it is quite preventable without the use of medications. Lifestyle changes and other natural remedies can work wonders in reducing the risk of a heart attack. A heart attack takes place when blood flow to the heart gets blocked, which can result ...click here to read more

A new report states that U.S. adults are at a higher risk for 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 our attempts to feel “young at heart,” the ...click here to read more

Every year, over 700,000 Americans suffer a heart attack, but diet and exercise can slow or even reverse some of the adverse effects. Adopting lifestyle changes to protect yourself from further complications is also well worth the effort. Countless studies have shown that a diet that curbs bad cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and lowers blood ...click here to read more

Heart failure after the first heart attack may raise the risk of cancer. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened as a result of damage and its functionality becomes limited. If the heart is unable to pump enough blood to other areas of the body, the risk of death, as well ...click here to read more

Heart attack mortality is lower among menopausal women, compared to men. While menopause is a known risk factor for heart disease, the research study found women faced a lower risk of dying from a heart attack, compared to men. Unfortunately, the gender differences weren’t as significant among racial minority groups. The study involved 23,086 black ...click here to read more

A new study has found that one in four Medicare patients – or five million Americans – aren’t taking their blood pressure medication as directed. Failure to follow the instructions as indicated increases patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke. The study analyzed 18.5 million Medicare Part D enrollees in 2014 and found that 26 ...click here to read more

There’s a mounting body of research that identifies anger as a precursor to heart attack. We know it doesn’t feel good to lose our cool, but knowing that anger and heart disease are closely tied should be considered a red flag to put some anger management exercises and relaxation tips into practice. Heart disease is the leading ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes drug decreases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, according to study findings. The drug, known as liraglutide, is taken by diabetics to help reduce glucose levels. Diabetics are at a higher risk for cardiovascular events and kidney disease, and this drug has been found to help reduce these risks. ...click here to read more

A study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that moderate exposure to sunlight can help reduce blood pressure and help prevent heart disease. Research from the universities of Southampton and Edinburgh shows that sunlight alters the level of nitric oxide (NO) in the skin. NO is a small messenger molecule that controls blood pressure. This ...click here to read more