Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
The Link Between Muscle and Heart Disease
New research indicates that muscle mass isn’t necessarily an indicator of heart health as once thought. It’s not quite as easy as this, however. More muscle area doesn’t lead to a lower risk of heart attack as previously … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Still on the Rise
Cardiovascular disease is still the number one killer in the United States. More people die from cardiovascular disease than any other cause. In 2022, almost 700,000 people died from this cause in the U.S. That’s more than … [Read more...]
Childhood, Senior Care, and Heart Health
A new study takes a look at childhood experiences and how they can benefit us as we age. The focus of this particular study is the impact that positive experiences during childhood have upon our heart health. The study found … [Read more...]
Can Spiders Help Your Heart?
Probably the last thing that you think of when you think of spiders is heart health. In fact, if you’re like my wife, the thought of a spider being close by raises your heart rate and blood pressure… But new research from the … [Read more...]
Reducing Heart Health Risks–From Home
Recently, a new study found that monitoring blood pressure from home can help seniors to live healthier lives. Simply bringing the technology into the home that can monitor this has a positive correlation to people taking action to improve … [Read more...]
Genetic Markers May Indicate Heart Disease
A new study found that genetic tests might unexpectedly be finding that some of the genes that make up an individual’s genome have a connection with heart disease. And while this discovery might be unexpected for the individuals having … [Read more...]
Is There a Link Between Heart Disease and Brain Health?
A recent study found that those who suffer from cardiovascular disease at an early age are more likely to struggle with memory loss and cognitive dysfunction as they age. This study was conducted by researchers from the … [Read more...]
Why Prevention Matters in Heart Health
Recently, a new study indicated that high levels of a “bad” cholesterol called lipoprotein(a) were associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease when hypertension was also a factor. The team, based out of Atrium … [Read more...]
One Easy Way to Reduce Stress
A new survey reveals that one simple lifestyle change can go a long way toward reducing stress levels in your family. That change? Eating meals together. The survey found that 91 percent of respondents reported having less … [Read more...]
Another Lifestyle Change that Can Help Heart Health
Over the past few weeks, I’ve written a handful of articles about how incorporating more physical activity into your lifestyle can have a profound impact when it comes to reducing the risk of heart disease and other … [Read more...]
Looking at Disparities in Heart Health Issues
A recent study that looked at people going through cardiac rehab found that certain minority ethnic groups were less likely to attend treatments than their white counterparts were. This held true across all income levels, according to the … [Read more...]