Cardiovascular Health News

HRT 'no benefit' to older heartsJuly 13, 2007 More evidence that hormone replacement therapy could be harming, not protecting the hearts of older women has been published. Research into 5,000 women from the UK, Australia and New Zealand suggests women over 60 are more at risk of heart and blood problems. The British Medical … [Read more...]

Heart disease risk factors on rise in Canada: study   Reported July 20, 2009 The prevalence of heart disease and its attendant risk factors — hypertension, diabetes, and obesity — are increasing in all age groups and most income groups in Canada, according to a study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. The increasing prevalence of heart disease … [Read more...]

Cholesterol: Size Counts!Reported April 17, 2008 MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most American adults have had their cholesterol level checked, and most people know that number needs to be below 200; but that only tells part of the story. Some doctors say measuring how big or small your cholesterol particles are is just as important. Alan Scharf used to have high … [Read more...]

Common Virus Could Cause High Blood PressureReported May 15, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in three United States adults has high blood pressure, a condition without any known symptoms. A new study suggests that a common virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), is a cause of high blood pressure and may also lead to hardening in the arteries. Between 60 and 99 percent … [Read more...]

Defibrillation Doesn’t Always Come Soon Enough   Reported July 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The American Heart Association recommends that defibrillation be performed within two minutes of cardiac arrest. Wait any longer, and survival rates plummet. Previous studies have found factors associated with individual patients, such as being admitted to … [Read more...]

Disaster Heart Attacks Reported June 30, 2009 NEW ORLEANS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost four years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is on the road to recovery. Homes and businesses are rebuilding, but there's still a long way to go. Now, a new study suggests that the hurricane may have been as damaging to residents' hearts as it was to their homes. … [Read more...]

Embryonic Hearts Heal Themselves Reported October 14, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Embryonic hearts appear to have a surprising ability to generate new, healthy tissue when faced with a significant amount of diseased tissue. In a new study conducted in mice, researchers found animals that were bred to have “mosaic hearts” featuring mixed cells -- about half normal and half … [Read more...]

Go Nuts for Good Health Reported December 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Looking for a tastier way to be healthier? A new study suggests eating a traditional Mediterranean diet of cereals, vegetables, fruits and olive oil plus a daily serving of mixed nuts could be the key to better health. The study was designed for those looking to manage metabolic abnormalities, such … [Read more...]

Healing Hearts to Prevent Stroke Reported January 23, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a common heart defect that affects more than 20 percent of the population, but for an unlucky group it can lead to stroke before the age of 50. Right now, most young, otherwise healthy people who have a stroke are put on restrictive medications for the rest of their lives, but … [Read more...]

Hostility Levels Linked to Heart Health Reported November 17, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A permanent hostility toward others does not affect the long-term heart health of women, according to a recent article in the journal Heart. The same, however, is not true for men. In a study of more than 3,000 adults in Nova Scotia, Canada, evidence of coronary artery heart disease … [Read more...]

High Blood Pressure Reduces MigrainesReported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals people who have high blood pressure appear to be less likely to have migraines than those with healthy blood pressure. The researchers tested the systolic, diastolic blood pressure and pulse pressure rates of more than 50,000 men and women. Those with higher systolic … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking Habit Reported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its statewide … [Read more...]

Walnuts decrease cardiovascular disease risk: November 9 [Health India]: Washington: According to a study conducted by Penn State University walnuts, walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lower bad cholesterol but also decrease the possibilities of blood vessel inflammation in patients susceptible to … [Read more...]

Just One Cigarette Stiffens Arteries Reported October 30, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Canadian researchers say smoking even one time significantly stiffens the arteries and negatively influences the body's ability to cope with physical stress. Young adults ages 18 to 35 who smoke as little as one cigarette increase the stiffness of their arteries by 25 … [Read more...]

Heart patients say quality of life lower Reported July 16, 2008 ATLANTA, July 16 (UPI) -- Better treatments have improved survival in people with coronary heart disease, but not necessarily their quality of life, U.S. researchers say. The study, published in the journal Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, found that compared with adults without … [Read more...]

Heart surgeries more dangerous for women, study indicatesReported September 03, 2007 Heart surgeries that typically save men's lives can be deadly for women, research presented at the annual European Society of Cardiology meeting in Vienna on Monday suggests. A small study of 184 women conducted by Dr. Eva Swahn of the department of cardiology at University … [Read more...]

Negative Emotions Affect Heart Disease RiskReported October 9, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here’s another reason to get along with the people close to you. New research finds those who have conflict with those they love have an increased risk of heart disease. More and more research shows social relations are associated with better health and a reduced risk of cardiovascular … [Read more...]

Noisy Roads Drive Up Blood Pressure   Reported September 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Researchers found people exposed to high levels of noise from nearby roads are more likely to report suffering from hypertension. Theo Bodin and colleagues from Lund University Hospital, Sweden, investigated the association between living close to noisy roads … [Read more...]

Packing on Pounds Impacts the GumsReported April 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – These days, obesity is being blamed for everything from diabetes to high blood pressure. But gum disease? Researchers who followed men taking part in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study say the answer is yes. Their analysis of 16 years worth of data shows men who were obese at … [Read more...]

Pre-Flight Advisory for Heavy SnorersReported May 19, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may not be as fit to fly as they think. Researchers in Sydney, Australia conducted the first ever study to test the effects of ventilation, oxygen and air pressure typical of commercial flights on people with severe OSA. They did the testing in flight … [Read more...]

Recommendations for Drivers with Implanted Defibrillators Reported June 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A task force of twelve cardiovascular experts is setting limitations for drivers with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs). Patients with ICDs have an ongoing risk of sudden incapacitation, which could cause great harm if it happens while … [Read more...]

Robotic Heart RepairReported January 14, 2008 CHOUSTON, Texas (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- As many as five million people live with a heart condition called mitral valve prolapse. It’s usually harmless, but sometimes it can become debilitating. "I had developed shortness of breathe along with other symptoms," says Tony Teutsch Teutsch was only 12 years old when he found out he … [Read more...]

Secondhand Smoke Affects Toddlers MostReported March 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Parents: you may want to think twice before you light up in front of your little ones. A new study reveals children between the ages of 2 to 5 years absorb six times more nicotine than children 9 to 14 years old when exposed to parental smoking in their homes. The toddlers also had higher … [Read more...]

Survive Stroke with Support Reported November 21, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows high levels of social support can provide protection to the brain during a stroke. In a study on male mice, researchers found those living with female partners before and after a stroke had significantly higher survival rates than mice that lived alone. What’s more, the … [Read more...]

The Greatest Workout on Earth Reported September 30, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Did you ever wish you could join the circus when you were a kid? A new exercise class might be the next best thing. Nearly half of us say we exercise on a regular basis. But those old workout routines can get boring. Stars like Jodie Foster and Jeff Goldblum, and a lot of regular folks, … [Read more...]

Turbo Booster for Leg PainReported January 25, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twelve million Americans have it - 75 percent of us don’t even know about it. That nagging pain in your legs could be a sign of a serious cardiovascular disease. For now, memories of exotic vacations will have to do. The Paxton’s were grounded when Gertrude’s legs refused to budge. "I … [Read more...]

Heart attacks more common but less fatal in women Reported November 03, 2009 Heart attacks appear to have become more common in middle-aged women over the past two decades, but all women and especially those younger than 55 have recently experienced a greater increase than men in their chances of survival following such a heart event, according to two reports in the 26 … [Read more...]

Abnormal EKG Predicts Death in Stroke PatientsReported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims who also have abnormal electrical activity in their hearts are at a higher risk of dying within 90 days, compared to those with normal EKGs at the time of emergency treatment, according to a new study. An EKG records the waves of activity in the heart … [Read more...]

LIFE SAVING COFFEE 20 Sept 2005 Your daily morning heart starter has been found to do much more than wake you up... it could save your life. Scientists have found a simple cup of coffee could prevent one of the most prevalent diseases facing western society. Nine new studies undertaken over fifteen years have found it can … [Read more...]

Blood Pressure Drugs Save Memory?   Reported July 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Proven beneficial to the heart and kidneys, research shows certain blood pressure drugs called ACE inhibitors may also benefit the brain. A specific type of ACE inhibitor known as “centrally acting” can cross the blood-brain barrier. A study involving 5,888 participants … [Read more...]