Heart

We always hear about the importance of diet and exercise for a strong heart, but which one is better? Well, a new study suggests that either one of the two, or a combination of both, can work wonders for improving heart health for middle-aged adults. The researchers did stress, though, that exercise and diet combined ...click here to read more

A large study conducted in the U.K. has demonstrated that the risk of hospitalization or even death from heart disease is 32 percent lower with a vegetarian diet than with a diet containing meat and fish. Led by experts at the University of Oxford, the study is the largest investigation ever conducted in the U.K., ...click here to read more

Heart failure speeds up the aging and triggers the onset of early male menopause, known as andropausal syndrome (AS). AS is characterized by a reduction in anabolic hormones, including testosterone, in aging men. Decreasing hormone levels are what contributes to clinical symptoms. Symptoms of AS can be categorized into three groups: sexual – such as ...click here to read more

Moderate exercise has been shown to improve heart health in seniors over the age of 65. Moderate exercise is classified as riding a bike, going for a swim, or even heading out for a stroll. For the study, the researchers tracked the health outcomes in nearly 2,500 Finish people over the age of 65 for ...click here to read more

Have 30 seconds? We’re sure you do. Well, 30 seconds is all it takes to perform a simple at-home test to get an insight into your current state of health – and even a sneak peek into the future. A Harvard-based study has found checking your resting heart rate (RHR) can be a quick and ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is associated with the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to research. The researchers arrived at this conclusion by comparing fibromyalgia patients to individuals without the condition. In fibromyalgia – a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain – patients may also experience heart palpitations, chest pains, and heartburn. Unfortunately, these symptoms ...click here to read more

Blood pressure is a dangerous condition and it’s noted as being the number one contributor to many serious and even fatal illnesses and diseases. For these reasons, it’s important to check and monitor your blood pressure, especially as you age. New research suggests that high blood pressure in young adults can actually increase the risk ...click here to read more

Heart failure patients don’t benefit from the antidepressant Lexapro, according to a German study. Lead researcher Dr. Christiane Angermann said, “Depression in heart failure may not be the same depression patients without heart failure get and who respond well to antidepressants.” Quite common in heart failure patients, depression is caused by the biological changes that ...click here to read more

In kidney disease, lowering blood pressure prevents heart attack and stroke. One in 10 people worldwide live with kidney disease, and many others may not even be aware that they have it, which puts their heart at risk. Lead author of the study Prof. Vlado Perkovic said, “The findings highlight the key role blood pressure ...click here to read more

Heart disease still remains the number one killer, so heart health is a popular topic for discussion for people to be aware of all the signs and symptoms that indicate a heart problem. Chest pains, nausea, sweating, heart palpitations and weakness are just some of the symptoms related to a heart problem, but there are ...click here to read more

Rates of heart disease are on the decline in those over the age of 40. The rate is down from 10 percent in 2001-2002 to eight percent in 2011-2012. Unfortunately, the rate of heart disease did not lower among those aged 40 to 59, but rates for those aged 60 and older fell from 19.5 ...click here to read more

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women, but fortunately, there are many preventative measures one can take in order to reduce the risk. The FDA cardiologist Dr. Shari Targum said in a news release, “The risk of heart disease increases for everyone as they age. For women, the risk goes up ...click here to read more

Women are less likely to receive blood thinners to treat irregular heartbeat, compared to men. Blood thinners are commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat – atrial fibrillation – as they aid in the reduction of the stroke risk. In atrial fibrillation, blood does not move from one part of the heart to the other as ...click here to read more

A new study has found that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be eased with electroacupuncture. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by the overuse of the wrist. It is commonly seen in occupations that involve repetitive wrist motions or in those who use computer for long periods throughout the day. The study found that ...click here to read more