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.
Heart Disease
Salty Truth: Adults Worldwide Eating Too Much Sodium
According to the American Heart Association, excessive salt intake led to nearly 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide in 2010
Sugary Beverages Linked to 180,000 Deaths Worldwide
Mayor Michael Bloomberg might be right; maybe we should be drinking fewer sodas.
How a Healthy Heart Can Lower Risk of Cancer
Hearts and tumors may actually share more in common than we think.
Even Mummies Had Clogged Arteries
The latest analysis of ancient vessels shows that plaques have long been a global — and common problem.
Listen: Nurse Refuses To Give CPR To Dying Woman
Why health personnel at some independent living facilities may not be eager to administer CPR
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?
CT Scans May Predict Heart Disease Better than Existing Tests for Some Patients
Even if cholesterol tests and blood pressure readings don’t signal heart trouble, a CT scan could raise red flags.
Marijuana Linked to Increased Stroke Risk
Two new studies add to the confusion over the health effects of marijuana.
Omega-6 Fats Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease
A study shows that not all good fats are the same when it comes to protecting your health
Baby Boomers: Not the ‘Healthiest Generation’
Every generation likes to think it’s healthier than the one that came before, but baby boomers can’t make that claim.
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found that a sample of the baby boom …
What’s in a Blood Type? Could Be Your Risk of Developing Clots
A study confirms the connection between the AB blood type and an increased risk of blood clots.
Erectile Dysfunction Can Be a Warning Sign for Heart Disease
Study finds even mild erection problems can increase risk of heart issues