The new research, published in the journal PLoS ONE, uses UK Biobank data to reveal — for the first time — the direct damage that being overweight has on the heart’s weight and size, and implicates a range of other modifiable risk factors including high blood pressure. The British Heart Foundation-funded research, which included academics from … Read more
Contrary to popular opinion, heart attacks are not usually heralded by obvious or classic signs — such as the infamous “Hollywood” heart attack, in which a person clutches at his or her heart dramatically, doubled over with severe chest pain. In fact, about 25% of all heart attacks occur “silently,” meaning there are no clear … Read more
Having a broken heart can be more than just hard luck; it might put you at greater risk for a host of heart issues. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer and affects 6.4 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. As more clinical studies are being done to research how emotional states … Read more
By: Dr. Steven Masley What is the Best Vegetable for Your Heart? I’ve had this lively discussion with colleagues for years, and in the past we would have argued over broccoli, spinach, and kale, but there is new information that has surprised me. It might surprise you too, because at the moment, I would pick beets. Plus, … Read more
By : Josh Axe Top 10 Vitamin C Foods Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a role in maintaining the health of the body’s connective tissue as well as acting as an antioxidant. A severe vitamin C deficiency will result in scurvy, a disease resulting from the breakdown of collagen. Scurvy is rarely … Read more
Open Your Heart Try these yoga poses to help your circulation and support your heart health. Iyengar Yoga was founded by B. K. S. Iyengar of India and focuses on body alignment and is known for its use of props to accommodate students of all abilities, promote deeper understanding of poses and allow for longer … Read more
In America, the leading cause of death is heart attacks. 25% of deaths in the country are due to heart attacks, outranking cancer as the number one killer. The three major causes of heart attacks are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are … Read more