Heart Health - Page 148

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of artery disease

People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteries, according to new research from Spain.

Diet Alone Helps Lower Bad Cholesterol, Study Finds

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered "bad" cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, according to researchers 

Should you be taking statins?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: With all the recent press for wider use of statins, I'm a little confused. What do doctors really know now that they didn’t know before?

Sunshine may lower your blood pressure

Warnings to stay out of the sun may be overlooking a potentially important health benefit of sunshine, new findings suggest.

Weekday heart attacks still getting quicker treatment at hospitals

People who arrive at the hospital with a heart attack during business hours are more likely to survive than those who show up on weeknights, weekends or holidays, according to a new study

'Heart in the gut': Stomach bacteria shape cardiac health

Bacteria living in a person's gastrointestinal tract can influence the health of their heart by affecting their weight, blood lipids and cholesterol levels, a new study reports.

Short walks may reverse damage from prolonged sitting, study says

A new study has found that taking a 5-minute walk for each hour you sit could reverse the damage to leg arteries and reduce the risk for heart disease.

Stable childhood may lead to healthy adult heart

In Finland, kids who have a “stable, healthy” childhood grow up to have better heart health as adults.

Arizona teen dies of heart attack in Mexico after consuming energy drinks

An Arizona teen has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while vacationing in Mexico – and her parents say energy drinks are to blame.

Firstborns may have higher heart disease, diabetes risks

Firstborns may be at higher risk for heart disease and diabetes than their later-born counterparts, new findings suggest.