Armor for the Heart Reported January 21, 2005 HONOLULU (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Every minute of every day, about three people will suffer a heart attack. Food plays a key part in the development of heart disease, but it's not necessarily what you cut out of your diet that can help. It's … [Read more...]

Dumaguing: 10 myths, truths about women's cardio health Reported June 16, 2007 1. STATEMENT: "I feel ok, so I must be a healthy woman" Answer: FALSE -- Even though when we think of cardiovascular disease we typically associate it with myocardial infarction or cardiovascular accident, the truth is that effects on the heart and the … [Read more...]

Apples at the Core of Good HealthReported April 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether you bite them, cook them, slice them or top them with peanut butter, new research shows regular consumption of apples, applesauce and apple juice significantly reduces one’s risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a defined as a cluster of three or more conditions including … [Read more...]

Taking vitamins C and E and beta carotene supplements does not seem to reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death among women at high risk for heart disease, finds a study in Archives of Internal Medicine. Diets high in fruit and vegetables have been associated with lower rates of heart disease and stroke. It's thought that the antioxidants they contain prevent … [Read more...]

Amazing Heart Pictures December 8, 2004 PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Many people don't find out they have heart disease until it's very advanced. But new technology allows doctors to see in the heart like never before.Rodney Rea, D.O., no longer comes to the office as … [Read more...]

Air Pollution Causes Heart DiseaseReported December 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research out of New York University School of Medicine reveals air pollution causes heart disease. "We established a causal link between air pollution and atherosclerosis," says Lung Chi Chen, Ph.D., associate professor of … [Read more...]

Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults Reported October 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just three months of aerobic activity could reap huge benefits for older adults with Type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of … [Read more...]

Advisory on Using Pain Medication Reported March 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you confused about what painkillers to take following recent arguing over the safety of COX-2 inhibitors? The American Heart Association's new science advisory on the use of COX-2 inhibitors and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]

Study: Active women face reduced risk of heart disease as they age Reported July 11, 2007 For women, getting into the habit of being physically active when you're young influences the likelihood you'll be active later in life, helping to cut the risk of coronary heart disease, researchers report. A large study of nearly 40,000 women indicates women who were the most active … [Read more...]

ACE Inhibitors Help Marfan SyndromeReported October 3, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) may get some much needed relief of their heart complications by taking an ACE inhibitor. Preliminary research from Australia shows the ACE inhibitor perindopril combined with a beta-blocker may help reduce aortic stiffness and dilation associated with MFS. … [Read more...]

More Good News About Statins Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are effective at reducing heart disease risks in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a recent study. Researchers conducted the first study of its kind looking specifically at the impact of statins on patients … [Read more...]

Abnormal EKG Predicts Death in Stroke PatientsReported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims who also have abnormal electrical activity in their hearts are at a higher risk of dying within 90 days, compared to those with normal EKGs at the time of emergency treatment, according to a new study. An EKG records the waves of activity in the heart … [Read more...]

A New Valve With No Open-Heart Reported June 16, 2008 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in seven people will have a significant aortic valve problem in their lifetime. That used to mean open-heart surgery and a painful recovery. But now, doctors have found a way to get the results … no open-heart surgery required. Mary Ann Cahalin has been a Girl Scout for 43 years! … [Read more...]

A bad Side to low Cholesterol?Reported April 18, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study uncovers more of the link between Parkinson’s disease and cholesterol. Two years ago, researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill found people with low levels of LDL -- “bad” cholesterol -- are more likely to have Parkinson’s disease than people … [Read more...]

Prostate Cancer Therapy Boosts Risk of Fractures, Heart DiseaseReported April 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Prostate cancer patients who take drugs to decrease their testosterone levels may be increasing their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects, but those risks are still relatively low, according to a new study. Doctors say androgen … [Read more...]

Drinking Pattern may be a Metabolic Syndrome FactorReported November 16, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire)--The more you drink alcohol over time, the more you increase your risk of developing metabolic syndrome. According to a new study, starting a heavy drinking pattern early in life also seems to add extra risk.Investigators say it’s healthier to drink smaller amounts … [Read more...]

7 Sleep Myths Reported January 13, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You spend one-third of your life sleeping. Not getting the right amount or the right quality of rest can wreak havoc on your health, but there are a lot of myths surrounding the crucial habit. Here are seven misconceptions about sleep that may surprise you. It's the way we rest, relax and recharge … [Read more...]

7 Diet Roadblocks Reported February 26, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You count calories, fat, carbohydrates and protein. You even exercise every day -- but those extra pounds just won't budge. Sound familiar? What could you be doing wrong? Seven common roadblocks often stand in the way of the journey to an ideal weight. Everyone has a slim-down tip, a food … [Read more...]

118 Days Without a Heart   Reported August 31, 2009 MIAMI, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In the United States, about 30,000 children have a dangerously enlarged heart. More children die from the condition than cancer, but there has been little done to improve the odds. Outcomes are the same today as they were 30 years ago. One teenager with an … [Read more...]