Heart Health - Page 3

American stuck in Middle East escapes in race to reach critically ill husband in California

A California woman who was stranded in Dubai amid Iran airstrikes is rushing home as her husband faces emergency heart surgery. Judith Wilson secured a last-minute flight.

Common nut emerges as standout for lowering 'bad' cholesterol in 25-year review

A new study has found that eating pecans daily may improve heart health by lowering cholesterol levels. Researchers reviewed more than 20 years of scientific data.

Common nighttime noise exposure may trigger heart problems, study suggests

European study of 272,000 adults finds nighttime traffic noise above 50 dB linked to higher cholesterol and increased heart disease risk. Researcher Yiyan He discusses.

Heart disease threat projected to climb sharply for key demographic

New American Heart Association report predicts 59% of women will have high blood pressure by 2050, up from 49% today, in addition to higher diabetes and obesity rates.

Country star Carly Pearce issues urgent health plea after being ignored by doctors: 'Please go get checked'

After years of health struggles, Carly Pearce now manages her heart inflammation condition pericarditis and encourages others to listen to their bodies.

Heavy snow is recipe for serious heart attack risk, experts say: What to know

Doctors caution that shoveling heavy, wet snow and exposure to frigid winds can strain the heart and raise injury risk, especially for inactive adults.

Change to nightly eating habits may help protect your heart, study suggests

Northwestern University study reveals that not eating three hours before bedtime could improve heart health and blood pressure in middle-aged adults at risk for disease.

Eating oatmeal for two days has unexpected impact on heart health, study suggests

A German study found that eating oats for just two days can lower "bad" cholesterol by 10% and reduces diabetes risk in people with metabolic syndrome.

Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns

Study finds bedroom temperatures above 75°F can stress the heart during sleep, with risks tripling above 82°F. Experts suggest keeping it cool for better heart health.

Older travelers who skip key step before popular vacation activity could be risking their health

Doctors warn a popular bucket-list vacation activity has hidden health risks for older travelers. While scuba diving is generally safe, older adults need to take precautions.