We all know that some foods are better for you than others. We know that we’re supposed to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid excessive amounts of sugar and fat. Depending on your goals and dietary and health needs, you may … [Read more...]
Married Couples Tend to Share Cardiovascular Risk
It’s easy to joke around about how older married couples start to adopt each other’s mannerisms and behaviors. It’s even easy to joke that couples can start to look alike after decades of living together. Whether there’s truth to this or … [Read more...]
Cancer Brings Other Issues
A new report from the European Society of Cardiology indicates that people who are being treated for cancer are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke than the general population is. 28 different cancer types … [Read more...]
Reducing the Damage of a Heart Attack
According to research out of the University of Geneva, much of the damage that occurs to the body after a heart attack takes place is because of necrosis in blood vessels. This dying off of tissue is set off by the presence of certain … [Read more...]
Tooth Loss and Heart Disease
According to a study from the American College of Cardiologists, people who have experienced tooth loss because of nontraumatic reasons, such as a car accident or being hit in the face, are more likely to be at risk of developing heart … [Read more...]
Gum Disease and High Blood Pressure Go Together
Gum disease and high blood pressure often go hand in hand, according to research from the European Society of Cardiology. This is one more piece of evidence that supports the notion that there is a link between oral health and heart health. … [Read more...]
A Setback in the Fight Against Heart Disease
Over the last several years, the number of people who have died from heart disease has consistently been dropping. Experts believe that this is because of a rigorous campaign to help educate people about the dangers of obesity, poor diet, … [Read more...]
New Cell Discovery Brings Hopes for Heart Health
Researchers at the University of Calgary recently announced that they have discovered a new type of cell, and that this cell has the ability to heal tissue found within the heart. A new discovery might help doctors to make big strides … [Read more...]
Is the Cost of Care Really Going Down?
Recent reports are indicating that the cost of care is going down for the elderly. On the surface, this is awesome news. Care is necessary for many people, and reducing the cost of it is very beneficial to a group of people who are already … [Read more...]
Depression Plays Major Role in Senior Health
Mental health plays a major role in the overall health of an individual. When it comes to senior citizens, this can be quite a pronounced relationship. A new study from the American Geriatrics Society found that seniors who experienced … [Read more...]
Limited Uses for Statins
Heart conditions and cardiovascular disease in general are the leading cause of death in the United States. More people die from this than any other cause, including elderly individuals. Treatment has come a long way, but the bigger issue … [Read more...]
Is Aspirin Really Worth It?
One of the popular thoughts that has been passed around within the medical community is that taking aspirin on a daily basis is good for cardiovascular health. For years, elderly individuals have prescribed to this with the thought that … [Read more...]