THE RATE OF STROKE IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of stroke in young people is something to be really worried about. When one talks of stroke, it is believed to be predominantly old people who are involved … Read More
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INCREASING HYPERTENSION IN YOUNG PEOPLE
The rate of increasing hypertension among young people is becoming worrisome. Although hypertension in young people is not uncommon, however there appears to be a surge in recent time. Something … Read More
Threats to your heart health you may not be aware of
Most people are aware that smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol and lack of exercise increases risk of heart diseases. The awareness of these risk factors cannot be … Read More
Vacation is good for your heart research says
Vacation time, what many people look forward to. Time to unwind from work’s stress and strain. Time for bliss with either family or friends for the purpose of recreation or … Read More
HYPERTENSION: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. Blood is carried from the heart to all parts … Read More
Keeping blood pressure and blood sugar levels under control can prevent “heart block.”
Keeping blood pressure and blood sugar levels under control might prevent a common heart rhythm disorder called “heart block.” That’s the finding from a new study analyzing data on more … Read More
Poor lung function in shorter people linked to increased risk of heart disease – study
Results from a study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that an association between shorter stature and higher risk of heart disease is mainly attributed … Read More
Release of ‘danger’ molecules during stress may put youth at risk of cardiovascular disease
Image Source The release of “danger” molecules in response to significant periods of mental stress early in life may leave young people at lifelong risk of cardiovascular disease, scientists report. … Read More
Genetic variants impact outcome in dilated cardiomyopathy patients of African ancestry
Genetic testing is a powerful diagnostic tool that is increasingly being used for the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the heart becomes enlarged, making it difficult to … Read More
Reasons Many Firefighters Die From Cardiac Arrest
Firefighters who die from cardiac arrest tend to have underlying heart problems, a new study finds. Cardiac arrest accounts for more job-related deaths among firefighters than any other cause, and … Read More
Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
Middle-aged adults are exercising more and living longer, but new research from the University of British Columbia suggests that even the fittest among them are not immune to cardiovascular disease–and … Read More
Worried About Impotence ? It’s Treatable
Impotence is the inability to achieve or sustain an erection. Impotence is an older term, and the condition is now more commonly referred to as erectile dysfunction, or ED. Erectile … Read More
New Study Further Ties Stress to Heart Trouble
Depression, anxiety or other forms of mental distress may significantly boost the risk of heart disease among older adults, new research from Australia suggests. The finding is from a four-year … Read More
Women who develop type 1 diabetes at early age have high risk of premature death
Women who developed type 1 diabetes before the age of ten years die an average of nearly 18 years earlier than women who do not have diabetes. Men in the … Read More
Average consumption of salt found to be safe for heart health research says
New research shows that for the vast majority of individuals, sodium consumption does not increase health risks except for those who eat more than five grams a day, the equivalent … Read More