If you are a middle-aged or a senior woman who experiences migraines with auras (flashing lights or an aroma that indicates an episode is imminent), your risk of heart disease or stroke is higher than for women who don’t get migraines. A new study indicates that frequent migraines (more than once a month) may be [...]
June 2009
We may be able to avoid thinking about the risks of heart disease as we go about our busy lives, but when a celebrity like Michael Jackson dies of a heart attack at age 50, we can’t help but be shaken by the news. For some reason, this kind of event has a bigger impact [...]
Many of us remember peanut butter sandwiches as a quick, simple option for lunch. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found that eating peanuts or consuming peanut butter a minimum of five times a week will cut your risk of heart heart attack by a whopping 50 percent. The reason why eating peanut butter lowers [...]
When a person’s heart is damaged to the extent that it cannot pump sufficient blood throughout the body, this condition is called cardiogenic shock. The damage may be caused by a disorder affecting the heart valves, the heart’s electrical system, or the heart muscle itself. Symptoms of cardiogenic shock include: Confusion Inability to concentrate Lack [...]
Experts have linked obesity and the risk of heart disease for some time. The results of a new study have been released, and the results are surprising. Being a bit chubby can help you live longer. If you happen to be slightly overweight at the age of 40, you will live an average of six-seven [...]
You can now add psoriasis to the ever-growing list of medical conditions that have been linked to heart disease. Dr. Robert S. Kirsner, vice chairman of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and co-author of the study stated, “Psoriasis imposes the same level of risk as high blood lipids and smoking.” [...]
A chemical used to in coatings applied to the interior of food and beverage containers and clear plastic bottles has been linked to heart disease, and women are especially at risk. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered that bisphenol A (BPA) may be responsible for arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). BPA is used in several [...]
High blood pressure affects your body in a number of ways, and none of them are good for your health. If your blood pressure is elevated, it can lead to bleeding in the brain caused by weakened blood vessels. Having a stroke can cause weakness, trouble with balance, difficulty swallowing, poor judgment, and depression. Some [...]
The results of a study conducted by researchers at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles and Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona are in, and shed new light on why smoking and heart disease are related. Nicotine, a highly-addictive substance in cigarettes, promotes insulin resistance, which is a pre-diabetic condition. [...]
A variation of the low-carbohydrate Atkins diet lowers the risk of developing heart disease, according to Canadian researchers. Dr. David Jenkins of St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Ontario led the team conducting research into the effectiveness of the Eco-Atkins diet. The study involved 44 participants who were all overweight and had [...]
