Cardiovascular Health News

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Note to smokers: If you can't quit, hit the treadmill   - Reported, August 09, 2008   Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or “GERD” affects up to one-third of Americans. It costs the U.S. 10-billion dollars a year to treat, but some patients might not … [Read more...]

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD affects up to one-third of Americans. It costs the U.S. 10-billion dollars a year to treat, but some patients might not need surgery or drugs to relieve their heartburn. Now there are five all-natural remedies for GERD. Today, Bev Kovatch can enjoy a slice of pizza with her grandson Stephen. A few months ago, she would have worried … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Beetroot beneficial for athletes and heart failure patients, research finds   - Reported, October 28 2014   Football teams are claiming it improves their athletic performance, and according to new research from Kansas State University, it also benefits … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Zapping Young Hearts   - Reported, September 24 2014   About one in every 1,000 children has an abnormal heart rhythm. Fixing this problem surgically used to require exposure to dangerous levels of radiation. Now, doctors have a safer way to  zap … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Generic Drugs Lead to Better Treatment of Cholesterol   - Reported, September 12 2014   High cholesterol affects more than 100 million Americans, making statins one of the most-prescribed drugs in the country. However, when it comes to choosing those … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Silent Killer: Do you have high cholesterol?   - Reported, September 12 2014   IT'S one of Britain's biggest hidden health hazards and can lead to stroke and heart disease. We tell you how to keep your levels safe. ACCORDING to cholesterol charity … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Hourly 5-minute walks 'reverse arterial damage caused by sitting'   - Reported, September 12 2014   Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic disease, such as higher cholesterol levels and greater … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Potassium-rich foods cut stroke, death risks among older women   - Reported, September 05 2014   Postmenopausal women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Predicting Heart Transplant Rejection with a Blood Test   - Reported, September 05 2014   For patients who’ve had a heart transplant, the surgery is just the beginning. Patients must undergo dozens of tests and biopsies to check for rejection of the … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Cholesterol Drug Halves Heart Attack and Stroke in Early Test   - Reported, September 01 2014   An experimental cholesterol-lowering drug from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals cut roughly in half the number of heart attacks and strokes in a … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Wine only protects against CVD in people who exercise   - Reported, September 01 2014   Wine only protects against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who exercise, according to results from the In Vino Veritas (IVV) study presented at ESC Congress … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Socioeconomic status and gender are associated with differences in cholesterol levels   - Reported, September 01 2014   A long-term lifestyle study reports differences between the sexes when it comes to fat profiles associated with socioeconomic status. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Novel pathway for prevention of heart attack, stroke   - Reported, August 26 2014   A Recent Finnish study could pave the way for preventing brain and cardiac ischemia induced by atherosclerosis. Finnish researchers have found that the low-expression … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Congestive Heart Failure Under 60   - Reported, August 12 2014   Congestive heart failure is the most common diagnosis in hospital patients 65 and older, but it may come as a surprise to learn that more than 1 million of the 5 million Americans … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Heart Surgery and Transfusions: Blood Conservation   - Reported, August 12 2014   Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. One-fifth of the nation's entire blood supply is used during heart surgery. Blood transfusions are not only … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Older Women: Some Painkillers May Raise Heart Risk   - Reported, July 09 2014   A category of painkillers that includes the popular over-the-counter drug naproxen (Aleve) might increase an older woman's risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Almonds reduce the risk of heart disease, research shows   - Reported, July 01 2014   Scientists have found that eating almonds in your diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy. Research found that they significantly … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health A New Life-Saving "Clip" for the Heart   - Reported, June 20 2014   When a person’s heart valves don’t close tightly enough, blood can leak into the heart and lungs. The condition is known as mitral regurgitation and affects about 4 million people … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Negative iron balance predicts acute heart failure survival   - Reported, May 14 2014   Negative iron balance predicts survival in patients with acute heart failure, according to research presented for the first time today at the Heart Failure … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Freezing the Heart to Heal the Heart   - Reported, April 17 2014    Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to contract in a very fast, irregular way. It affects about three million Americans and can lead to heart failure or stroke. Now — there’s a … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease in Older Women?   - Reported, April 07 2014   Healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems, according to … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health New Study Doubts Mammal Heart Regeneration   - Reported, April 07 2014   The mammalian heart has generally been considered to lack the ability to repair itself after surgery. However, a 2011 study provided evidence for complete regeneration after … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease in Older Women?   - Reported, April 01 2014   Healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems, according to … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Bringing Hearts Back to Life—A New Improved Defibrillator   - Reported, April 01 2014   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A year ago, while jamming with his son’s band, Eric Robinson went into cardiac arrest. “I have two birthdays now: the day I … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Gastric Surgery Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half   - Reported, April 01 2014   New research shows obese people who have stomach surgery to lose weight will cut their risk of heart attack in half. Doctors at the University of East Anglia, University of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Stem Cells to The Rescue: Repairing The Hearts   - Reported, March 25 2014   Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart attacks and death in the world. Plaque builds up in the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. Now, a new … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Getting On Your Nerves To Save Your Heart   - Reported, March 10 2014   Heart failure is the fastest growing cardiovascular disorder in the U.S., affecting more than 6 million people. It occurs when a person’s heart is too weak to pump and … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Omega-3 Linked to Cardiovascular Health   - Reported, March 06 2014   A diet high in marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh. Researchers followed 300 … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Blood Thinners Now Recommended for Irregular Heartbeat?   - Reported, February 26 2014   People with irregular heartbeat should take blood thinners to prevent stroke, an updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends. Irregular … [Read more...]

Two new studies reveal smart phone apps that may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment. In the first study, an epilepsy app was designed to help non-doctors determine if a person is having an epileptic seizure. To create the app, researchers asked 67 people questions about their seizures, using the most helpful answers. It was then tested on … [Read more...]