Cardiovascular Health

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Older Women: Some Painkillers May Raise Heart Risk   - Reported, July 09 2014   A category of painkillers that includes the popular over-the-counter drug naproxen (Aleve) might increase an older woman's risk of heart attack or stroke, researchers … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Almonds reduce the risk of heart disease, research shows   - Reported, July 01 2014   Scientists have found that eating almonds in your diet can reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping blood vessels healthy. Research found that they significantly … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health A New Life-Saving "Clip" for the Heart   - Reported, June 20 2014   When a person’s heart valves don’t close tightly enough, blood can leak into the heart and lungs. The condition is known as mitral regurgitation and affects about 4 million people … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Negative iron balance predicts acute heart failure survival   - Reported, May 14 2014   Negative iron balance predicts survival in patients with acute heart failure, according to research presented for the first time today at the Heart Failure … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Freezing the Heart to Heal the Heart   - Reported, April 17 2014    Atrial fibrillation causes the heart to contract in a very fast, irregular way. It affects about three million Americans and can lead to heart failure or stroke. Now — there’s a … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease in Older Women?   - Reported, April 07 2014   Healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems, according to … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health New Study Doubts Mammal Heart Regeneration   - Reported, April 07 2014   The mammalian heart has generally been considered to lack the ability to repair itself after surgery. However, a 2011 study provided evidence for complete regeneration after … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Diet Drinks May Cause Heart Disease in Older Women?   - Reported, April 01 2014   Healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or other cardiovascular problems, according to … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Bringing Hearts Back to Life—A New Improved Defibrillator   - Reported, April 01 2014   PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A year ago, while jamming with his son’s band, Eric Robinson went into cardiac arrest. “I have two birthdays now: the day I … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Gastric Surgery Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half   - Reported, April 01 2014   New research shows obese people who have stomach surgery to lose weight will cut their risk of heart attack in half. Doctors at the University of East Anglia, University of … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Stem Cells to The Rescue: Repairing The Hearts   - Reported, March 25 2014   Coronary artery disease is the most common cause of heart attacks and death in the world. Plaque builds up in the arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart. Now, a new … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Getting On Your Nerves To Save Your Heart   - Reported, March 10 2014   Heart failure is the fastest growing cardiovascular disorder in the U.S., affecting more than 6 million people. It occurs when a person’s heart is too weak to pump and … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Omega-3 Linked to Cardiovascular Health   - Reported, March 06 2014   A diet high in marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, according to a study from the University of Pittsburgh. Researchers followed 300 … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Blood Thinners Now Recommended for Irregular Heartbeat?   - Reported, February 26 2014   People with irregular heartbeat should take blood thinners to prevent stroke, an updated guideline from the American Academy of Neurology recommends. Irregular … [Read more...]

Two new studies reveal smart phone apps that may help people detect epileptic seizures and get better stroke treatment. In the first study, an epilepsy app was designed to help non-doctors determine if a person is having an epileptic seizure. To create the app, researchers asked 67 people questions about their seizures, using the most helpful answers. It was then tested on … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Whole Diet Approach Best for Heart Risk   - Reported, February 07, 2014    A diet focused on fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fish has more evidence of preventing heart disease and lowering cardiovascular risk than diets focusing on limiting fat. An … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Biological Process for Irregular Heartbeat Discovered   - Reported, January 28, 2014   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Researchers from Canada have pinpointed the exact process believed to cause heart arrhythmias. It was previously known that calcium overload in … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Stress Gene, Heart Disease may be Deadly Combination   - Reported, December 20, 2013   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A particular genetic variant responsible for a sensitivity to stress has been linked with a 38 percent increased risk of heart attack or death in … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Energy Drinks Alter Heart Function!   - Reported, December 11, 2013   (Ivanhoe Newswire) –A recent study has found that healthy adults who consumed energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health New Test To Save Newborn Hearts   - Reported, November 21 , 2013   HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Ivanhoe Newswire) –Thirty percent of infant deaths in the U.S. are because of congenital heart defects. There’s a test for newborns, which can help detect deadly heart … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Seaweed spray to target depression: An Indian study   - Reported, November 21, 2013   Seaweed spray to target depression: An Indian study. A nasal spray made from a substance found in seaweed could be a radical new treatment for depression. Currently, … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Statins Reduce Gum Inflammation in Heart Disease Patients   - Reported, October 08, 2013   (Ivanhoe Newswire) –Medications prescribed for lowering cholesterol, statins, may also reduce inflammation associated with gum disease, according to a new study. … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Stroke Rehab: It’s Never too Late!   - Reported, October 01, 2013   COLUMBUS, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Strokes are the third leading cause of death in this country. They are the leading cause of disability among adults. It was once thought that … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Sudden cardiac death linked to sleep apnea   - Reported, September 26, 2013   People with moderate obstructive sleep apnea bear a significant risk of sudden cardiac death. That's what the researchers of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Protein Links Early Morning to Number of Sudden Cardiac Arrests   - Reported, September 09, 2013   (Ivanhoe Newswire) – The link between the heart’s steady beat and the body’s circadian rhythm is a single protein, which is lower in those who have suffered … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Five Ways to Lower Stroke Risk   - Reported, July 29, 2013   LOS ANGELES, Cali. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows middle aged women suffering with depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke. However, there are things you can do to cut … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Heart Stem Cells and LVAD may Avoid Transplants   - Reported, July 29, 2013   MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services reveal that an average of 18 people dies waiting for organ transplants each … [Read more...]

fitness news , Font size Cardiovascular Health Stem Cells Heal Hearts   - Reported, June 29, 2013   MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 5.8 million Americans have heart failure, a condition that occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Now, … [Read more...]