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Only extreme sitting linked to increased heart disease risk

July 20, 2016

Only extreme sitting linked to increased heart disease risk

Being sedentary, at least in moderation, is unlikely to cause heart disease, according to a new review of past research.

9 out of every 10 strokes are preventable, study suggests

July 18, 2016

9 out of every 10 strokes are preventable, study suggests

Nine out of every 10 strokes has a modifiable risk factor, including hypertension, a new study suggests.

Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly

July 14, 2016

Tighter blood pressure control may be advisable for elderly

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study might help doctors answer the controversial question of what's the healthiest blood pressure for older adults.

Moderate exercise may not cut heart attack risk for elderly

July 7, 2016

Moderate exercise may not cut heart attack risk for elderly

For people over age 70, starting a twice-weekly walking program didn't lower the odds of heart attack or stroke over the next two years in a U.S. study.

Family history biggest predictor of heart attacks in people with psoriasis

June 30, 2016

Family history biggest predictor of heart attacks in people with psoriasis

People with psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease, are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes when they have a family history of cardiovascular problems, a Danish study suggests.

Can smartphones help improve heart attack treatment?

June 28, 2016

Can smartphones help improve heart attack treatment?

Smartphones, social media and crowdsourcing all have the potential to help people get faster, better treatment for heart attacks and strokes, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke

June 27, 2016

Female pet owners may be less likely to die of stroke

Can pets be good for your health?

Texas woman wakes up with British accent after common jaw surgery

June 23, 2016

Texas woman wakes up with British accent after common jaw surgery

Lisa Alamia was born and raised in Texas, but she speaks with a British accent.

Many patients at risk for stroke get wrong medicine

June 21, 2016

Many patients at risk for stroke get wrong medicine

Reuters Health - More than a third of patients with a heart rhythm problem that can cause a stroke are incorrectly given aspirin instead of the blood-thinning medications they need to make this complication less likely, a U.S. study suggests.

Single motherhood tied to slightly raised heart disease risk

June 17, 2016

Single motherhood tied to slightly raised heart disease risk

Working single mothers may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke than their married peers, a study suggests.