Heart Health

Building muscle reduces heart disease mortality

Building muscle helps reduce the risk of early death from heart disease, so doctors should encourage their patients to partake in resistance and strength training as part of a healthy lifestyle. The researchers analyzed data from over 6,400 Americans with heart disease. The researchers found that patients with greater muscle mass and lower body fat ...click here to read more

The best food for your heart…

Heart problems become a real concern with each passing year. There are so many contributing factors that can cause harm to our heart that it basically is under constant threat. Our heart pumps the fuel for our entire body to function, and a weak heart ultimately contributes to a weak body. Blood pressure, cholesterol, arthrosclerosis, ...click here to read more

Heart disease risk higher in lonely, isolated people

The risk of heart disease is higher among individuals who are lonely or isolated. The findings of the study uncovered that social isolation increased the risk of heart disease and stroke by 30 percent, which is similar to the impact of job-related stress on cardiac wellbeing. Lead researcher Nicole Valtorta said, “Addressing loneliness and social ...click here to read more

Heart failure death risk reduced with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT)

Heart failure death risk is reduced with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). Research has found that those with implanted CRT can have a longer lifespan than those who receive traditional implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). The first study looked at CRT-D (CRT with defibrillator) in mildly symptomatic patients. The researchers found that patients who had CRT-D implanted ...click here to read more

Drinking tea daily boosts heart health

A new study finds that a daily cup of tea can help improve heart health. The findings revealed that daily tea drinkers were 35 percent less likely to have a heart attack or suffer a major cardiovascular event compared to nondrinkers. Tea drinkers were also found to have less calcium buildup in the coronary arteries ...click here to read more

This superfruit can help lower cholesterol

Though classified as a fruit, avocado isn’t a typical one, being high in fat rather than carbohydrates. But don’t let that deter you from enjoying it, as it can still offer heart health benefits, including lowering your cholesterol. Avocado has risen in popularity and has truly become a dietary staple for many. The fruit’s versatility ...click here to read more

This beverage can improve your heart health

Cardiovascular disease still remains to be the leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 17.3 million deaths, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). In the U.S., 83.6 million Americans are living with some form of cardiovascular disease or the after-effects of stroke. When it comes to matters of the heart, there is more that ...click here to read more

Do this one thing for a healthy heart

When was the last time you exercised? If you’re scratching your head trying to remember you could be putting your heart at risk. Exercise continues to make headlines as more and more research comes about revealing the endless benefits it provides to overall health, and in particular to the heart. The latest findings are published ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea sufferers can lower their risk of heart disease with statin drugs

A new study published in the Jan. 6, 2016 online edition of Science Translational Medicine revealed some of the reasons why people with sleep apnea have an increased risk of heart disease. The study also showed how cholesterol-lowering statin medications may help address these reasons and thereby lower the risk of heart disease. According to statistics, ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) risk lower in women with early menopause: Study

Women with early menopause have a lower risk of atrial fibrilliation (irregular heartbeat) as found by recent research. The study found that women who go through menopause earlier have a slightly lower risk of atrial fibrillation compared to women who experience menopause later in life. The study consisted of 18,000 middle-aged or older American women who ...click here to read more