The FDA has issued a warning to doctors about two chemicals that are used for cardiovascular stress tests may cause heart …
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Low Testosterone, Higher Heart Risks
As the population ages, more men are experiencing waning testosterone levels, which can contribute to depression and changes in blood pressure and blood sugar.
Unhealthy Teens Could Lead to Rise in Heart-Disease Rates
Less than half of U.S. adolescents are living heart-healthy lives, and lack of exercise and poor diets could be creating a new generation of heart-disease patients.
It’s the Olive Oil: Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
The Mediterranean diet is a well-known weapon in the fight against heart disease, but exactly how effective is it?
A Happy, Optimistic Outlook May Protect Your Heart
Negative attitudes are known to be detrimental to cardiovascular health, and now a new study finds that having a positive, optimistic outlook can have the opposite effect.
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Does Cutting Salt Really Improve Heart Health?
Asking people to reduce their dietary salt intake can help them slightly lower blood pressure, but it doesn’t seem to have any effect on their risk of heart attack or heart-related death, according to a new review of existing research.
Cheers! More Evidence that Moderate Drinking Is Good for Your Health
Knocking back a drink after work may help keep your heart healthy, according to two meta-analyses from scientists at the University of Calgary. Overdoing it, however, can be dangerous to health, increasing the risk of heart …
House Watch: What If You Could Remember Every Detail of Your Life?
Last night’s House M.D. focused on the case of Nadia, a 33-year-old woman who can recall every moment of her life with perfect clarity. She waitresses at a diner, where she falls over one day, unable to move her legs. So which …
5 Ways to Get Oatmeal in Your Diet, Deliciously
It’s National Oatmeal Day, which can only be a good thing: the breakfast food helps lower cholesterol and is high in fiber, low in fat and packs in vitamins A, B, calcium and iron. And all that soluble fiber means that oatmeal …