Heart Health
Heart-Healthy Versions of 5 Favorite Foods
February marks American Heart Month, a time when people are encouraged to be mindful of their cardiovascular well-being, whether that means getting a checkup at the doctor or revamping the contents of their refrigerators and kitchen cabinets. Luckily, the latter may be easier than you think.
Is it true that drinking tea can cut your risk of heart disease? Are there other foods I should eat to protect my heart?
Your Stroke Risk Can Shrink With 7 Lifestyle Changes
Controlling blood pressure is most important, large U.S. study found.
THURSDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Certain lifestyle changes could greatly reduce your stroke risk, according to a new study.
Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors
Study found that people with atrial fibrillation showed mental declines at earlier age than those without heart condition.
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s.
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
Compound in Red Meat, Energy Drinks May Have Heart Disease Link
Gut bacteria break down carnitine into another substance that damages blood vessels, study finds.
SUNDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.
Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels
MONDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- Assessing a person's future risk of heart disease and stroke may be a better predictor of mental decline than a dementia risk test, new research suggests.
The study included about 7,800 men and women with an average age of 55. Each participant's risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia was calculated at the start of the study.
High-Dose Statins Linked to Acute Kidney Damage
Large study doesn't prove connection, but experts say patients should ask doctors about concerns
By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, March 19 (HealthDay News) -- People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
Large Japanese study didn't prove cause and effect, however
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) -- Many people take coffee or tea breaks throughout the day, and that simple act may help them reduce their risk for stroke, Japanese researchers report.
Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 7 (HealthDay News) -- Cholesterol levels increase with winter's arrival and drop again as warmer weather returns, a new study by Brazilian researchers suggests.
"In the winter, people should be careful with their cholesterol levels," said lead researcher Dr. Filipe Moura, a doctoral student at the State University of Campinas.
