Walking Restores Vascular Health Damaged by Prolonged Sitting
Vascular function is impaired when a person sits for hours, but walking after a prolonged period of sitting can restore vascular health. Learn more...
New Heart Failure Guidelines Stress Early Diagnosis And Treatment
Early diagnosis and new treatments can help battle heart failure -- a growing national problem that causes 1 million hospital admissions each year.
Diabetes Raises Heart Attack Death Risk by 50-percent
Having diabetes increases the risk of dying from the effects of a heart attack by around 50-percent, according to a large study. Researchers at the...
Mayo Clinic Study: Don’t Stop Taking Aspirin Before Heart Surgery
A new Mayo Clinic study provides further evidence of aspirin's benefits for patients with heart disease and suggests they should continue taking it even in the days leading up to surgery.
Study Shows Red Wine More Heart-Healthy Than Gin
When the choice is red wine or gin, choose red wine – at least when considering your heart's health.
Scientists Report New Findings on the Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke
Research findings released today at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) annual meeting shed new light on the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Study Suggests High Consumption of Omega-3’s Reduces Obesity-Related Disease Risk
A study suggests that a high intake of omega-3 fats from fish helps prevent obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Eating Fatty Fish Once a Week Reduces Men’s Risk of Heart Failure
Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, adding to growing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are of benefit to cardiac health.
Coronary Calcium Levels in Diabetics Strongly Linked to Heart Attack Risk
Notable levels of calcium buildup in coronary arteries can be strong predictors of heart attacks and strokes in people with diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Study: Diabetes Drug May Also Offer Vascular Protection
A University of Missouri study suggests a type 2 diabetes medication provided arterial protection and may prevent aortic stiffening and cardiovascular risks. Obesity and Type...
Obesity Taken as Seriously as Cancer, Worse than Heart Disease
Americans now take obesity as seriously as cancer, and say it's an even bigger health threat than heart disease, the nation's leading killer. Understanding of...
Researchers Fear Sports May Be Hazardous to Fans’ Health
Die-hard sports fans may be risking heart attack, stroke, diabetes, cancer and premature death because of unhealthy lifestyle choices that seem to go along with rooting for favorite sports teams.
Traffic Noise Increases the Risk of Having a Stroke
Exposure to noise from road traffic can increase the risk of stroke, particularly in those aged 65 years and over.
Cocoa Could Be a Healthy Treat for Diabetic Patients
For people with diabetes, sipping a mug of steaming, flavorful cocoa may seem a guilty pleasure. But new research suggests that indulging a craving for cocoa can actually help blood vessels to function better and might soon be considered part of a healthy diet for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Type 2 Diabetes Medication Rosiglitazone Associated with Increased Cardiovascular Risks and Death
A new study published by JAMA shows that among patients age 65 years and older, rosiglitazone is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and all-cause mortality when compared with pioglitazone.
Exercise, Not Diet, May Be Best Defense Against Heart Disease
Despite widespread attention to diet, calorie intake may not be a major factor in causing death by heart disease.
