The projections are not pretty for aging populations in the U.S.
Heart Disease
The Worst Times to Be Treated for a Heart Condition
Some months, days of the week and even times of day are linked to a greater risk of dying if you have a heart condition.
Scientists Report First Success in Cloning Human Stem Cells
It’s been 17 years since Dolly the sheep was cloned from a mammary cell. And now scientists applied the same technique to make the first embryonic-stem-cell lines from human skin cells.
Having A Pet May Lower Heart Disease Risk
They’re man’s best friend, and they may be one of the heart’s best allies as well.
Is Air Pollution Contributing To Hardened Arteries?
Smog and car exhaust can take a toll on the heart, and the latest research explores how.
Vitamin E May Boost Return to Healthy Hearts in Former Smokers
Smoking can harm the heart, and while quitting is the most powerful way to avoid heart disease, taking vitamin E after putting out the cigarettes may speed the process along.
How Effective Are Non-Drug and Non-Diet Therapies In Lowering Blood Pressure?
Meditation, yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training are popular ways to lower blood pressure, so the latest study compared their effectiveness against common drug and diet treatments.
Working Too Hard? Physically Demanding Jobs Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
While physical activity can lower the risk of heart disease, two studies suggest that jobs involving hard manual labor may harm, rather than help the heart.
It’s Not Just the Fat: There’s Another Way Red Meat May Harm the Heart
Saturated fat? Cholesterol? Sure, red meat has plenty of those, but it also contains a compound that toys with gut bacteria and can lead to clogged arteries.
Walk, or Run, to Lower Heart Disease Risk: Benefits Are Similar
A brisk walk may be just as good as a run for keeping the the heart healthy.
Side Effects of Statins May Be Tolerable
Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins due to muscle pain or nausea, but most people are able to resume taking a different type of the same drug.
Heart Disease Test May Predict Dementia Better than Cognitive Tests
They may not seem to share much in common, but similar mechanisms could be driving the two conditions.
Fish: The Fountain of Youth?
Eating fish can be good for the heart and even for the brain, so it’s probably no surprise that pelagic products can lead to a longer life.