We May Not See Heart Benefits of Low-Dose Aspirin
Taking low-dose aspirin may not reduce the risk of having a deadly heart attack for African Americans, according to a new study. Low-dose aspirin did,...
Category : Heart Disease
Keith Shocklee of Public Enemy Turns Heart Attack into a Call to Action
Don’t take Keith Shocklee’s word for it when he says he didn’t look like someone about to have a heart attack. Check his photos from...
Vegan Diet May Reduce Heart Disease Risk in African Americans
Following a vegan diet for five weeks may decrease risk factors for heart disease, new research shows. The study included 50 African Americans who were...
Many Women Ignore Signs of Heart Trouble
Study finds they’re more likely than men to delay seeking medical help When it comes to heart trouble, a study says, women are more likely...
Medical Research Studies NBA Players’ Hearts
Findings may offer clues to high rates of cardiac arrest among elite athletes Professional basketball players have the highest rate of sports-related cardiac arrest in...
Regular Biking May Reduce Heart Disease Risk
People who bike regularly for pleasure or to commute have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, according to two studies. In a study of 45,000...
Work Life Conflict Can Cause Heart Trouble
When family demands affect work performance or work demands undermine family obligations, the resulting stress may contribute to decreased heart health, particularly among women, a...
The Heart-Healthy Reason You Should Drink Tea
Study finds tea drinkers have lower risk of major heart incidents Drinking tea is associated with decreased coronary artery progression and a lower incidence of...
Food Deserts Linked to Early Heart Disease
People who live in food deserts, defined as neighborhoods that lack stores selling fresh food, may have a higher risk of developing early heart disease, according...
Are At-Home Blood Pressure Readings Better for Black Folks?
Taking at-home blood pressure readings or elsewhere outside a doctor’s office could help predict a certain heart problem among black adults better than the same...
