The news that actress Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday morning of congestive heart failure at age 79 highlights how common the disease is in the U.S.
Heart Disease
Infrequent Sex or Exercise Can Trigger Heart Attacks
There’s no denying that regular physical activity and a healthy sex life are good for your heart. But if you’ve ever huffed and puffed your way through a jog or a particularly strenuous bout of lovemaking, you might have wondered …
Apple Shapes May Not Be At Higher Risk of Heart Disease After All
If you’re one of those people who tends to put on weight around your middle, what doctors call an “apple shape” — what the rest of us call a beer belly — you’ve probably been told that you’re at higher risk of heart disease. …
The Hot Flashes of Menopause May Protect Women’s Hearts
A new study suggests that women who experience intense menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats may actually have a health advantage — they may be protected from heart disease, stroke and even death years after the Change.
For Childhood Cancer Survivors, the Many Benefits of Breast-Feeding
Thanks to remarkable advances in both detecting and treating cancer, young children who are diagnosed with various forms of the disease have an 80% chance of surviving into healthy adulthood.
Statins May Not Prevent Heart Disease in Healthy People
Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are an undeniable boon for heart patients. Study after study has shown that for those who have had a heart attack or other forms of heart disease, the medications can significantly …
Even After a Morning Gym Session, a Day at the Desk Could Hurt Your Heart
We all know that too little exercise can pack on the pounds and contribute to heart disease and other ills, but a new study published in the European Heart Journal on Jan. 12 shows that we can even cause ourselves harm simply by …
A Single Cigarette Can Raise the Risk of Cancer and Heart Disease
We all know that smoking is bad for us, but a new report from the U.S. Surgeon General concludes that even a single cigarette can cause immediate harm and raise the risk of diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Study: Multiple Miscarriages May Raise the Risk of Heart Attack
Women who experience more than one pregnancy loss — including miscarriage and stillbirth — are at greater risk for heart attack later in life, according to a study of more than 11,000 European women.
Study: Older Antidepressants, But Not SSRIs, Linked with Heart Disease
Depression may literally break your heart. Research has long connected the disorder with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and similar concerns have been raised about medications to treat depression.
Study: Veggies, Still Really Good for You
Your mom wasn’t lying about those veggies. A new study released by the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals that people with high blood levels of the antioxidant alpha-carotene — found in a variety of vegetables — were less …