Heart Health - Page 169

For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death

Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.

Women less likely to be taking post-heart attack meds

Women appear less likely than men to take all the medications needed after a heart attack to help prevent repeat episodes, a Canadian study suggests.

Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure

People who eat a vegetarian diet tend to have lower blood pressure than non-vegetarians, according to a new review of past studies.

Flying home by commercial jet may be safe after heart attack, study says

People who have a heart attack while traveling abroad may be able to safely fly home on a regular commercial flight, according to a new study published in the Air Medical Journal.

Where is heart disease risk the highest and lowest?

People's risk of developing heart disease depends on biological factors, such as their age and gender, but it also tends to vary based on where they live.

Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns

Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over health and safety from travelers and crew.

Teammates rally around Texas teen recovering from fifth heart surgery

A Texas teen who underwent his fifth surgery to replace a heart valve was surprised by his teammates who organized a 150 person vigil outside of his window.

ER Crowding May Not Slow Heart Attack Care

An overcrowded ER does not seem to delay patients in getting an emergency procedure to stop a heart attack in progress -- at least at one U.S. hospital

Heart disease risk tied to poor partner relations

The quality of your relationship may be related to the condition of your heart, in quite a literal way, new research suggests

Alcohol Linked to Better Survival After Heart Attack

Women who drank anywhere from a few alcoholic drinks a month to more than three a week in the year leading up to a heart attack ended up living longer than women who never drank alcohol