WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Feelings of despair and hopelessness can raise the odds of death in people battling heart disease, and new research suggests that where you live, as well as your marital status, can also play a role. The study found that heart disease patients whoContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept.1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Sugar is killing Americans in droves, according to researchers who found that reducing the sweetener in packaged foods and beverages could prevent more than 2 million strokes, heart attacks and cardiac arrests. Less sugary packaged foods and drinks would also curb nearly a half-millionContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Lisa Wiles was in the kitchen prepping dinner in April 2020 when she heard her husband, Dan, shout an expletive from the other room. She figured it was a reaction to the news. Still, she went to check on him. “HisContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Along with other dangers, the aftermath of Hurricane Ida could pose significant heart health risks. Stress and trauma from the storm that slammed into Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and other states could increase heart risk, and the impact may be more significant for heartContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Aug. 31, 2021 (HealthDay News) — With Labor Day festivities approaching, you might want to think twice about that cocktail. Or at least you should avoid that second round, especially if you have a history of your heart beating irregularly. A new study appears to confirm the existence ofContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The latest buzz on coffee? It may be good for your heart, a new, large study suggests. Drinking light to moderate amounts — up to three cups a day — may lower the risk of stroke, fatal heart disease and all-cause death, researchersContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A good Samaritan can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest if a portable defibrillator is nearby. Now, a pilot study suggests a new way to get the devices into bystanders’ hands: drones. The study, done in Sweden, found that drone deliveryContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Is your job good for your health? From the factory floor to the phone bank, from the boardroom to the emergency room, it’s a complicated question to consider as we pursue paychecks and navigate careers. “Health isn’t just what we eatContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain. But there’s another benefit that might be of particular interest to men. Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man’s future risk of erectileContinue Reading
MONDAY, Aug. 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The greener your neighborhood, the lower your risk of heart disease. That’s the takeaway from a new study, which reported that adding to a neighborhood’s green space can have a big payoff for public health. “For the cost of one emergency room visitContinue Reading