HEART HEALTH

Health 6 days ago

Alcohol intake at any level may increase risk of heart disease, study suggests

A newly released study found that alcohol intake at all levels leads to higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

FOOD 6 days ago

Lower risk of cardiovascular disease associated with avocado consumption: study

Eating avocados two or more times a week is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, according to researchers. 

Coffee March 24

Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session. 

Coronavirus March 24

Heart disease, stroke deaths rose during COVID-19 pandemic: study

There was a "notable several-fold increase" in risk-associated deaths from heart disease and stroke during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to researchers. 

Family March 23

Identical twin brothers each receive heart transplants: 'Quite unique'

Twin brothers Donald and Ronald Crigler of the St. Louis area have found a new lease on life together after each of them received heart transplants.

HEALTH March 22

New research shows higher risk of developing diabetes after COVID-19 infection

A large new study found that people who recovered from Covid-19 within the past year are 40% more likely to receive a new diagnosis of diabetes compared to those who weren't infected.

Stop Smoking March 18

US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic

The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw more Americans drinking heavily or using illicit drugs — but apparently not smoking.

SLEEP DISORDERS March 15

Sleeping with lights off and closed blinds may protect your health: study

Turning off all lights and drawing the curtains before hitting the bed may help protect your health, according to a recent study out of Northwestern University

Stroke March 15

Stroke risk: What to know

Stroke is the fifth cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability. Symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty.

Fitness March 9

Strength training 30-60 minutes a week could be linked to longer life: study

Spending 30 to 60 minutes on muscle-strengthening activities weekly could add years to a person's life, according to Japanese researchers.