High Testosterone Levels Are Bad News for the Heart
High testosterone levels can drastically increase a man’s risk of heart failure and stroke-causing blood clots, a new study reports. Men with a genetic …
3 Simple Steps Could Save 94 Million Lives Worldwide
(American Heart Association News) — Doing three relatively easy things could help save 94.3 million people around the world from premature deaths caused by …
Torn Heart Artery Put Young Mom on Verge of Death
As Jara Herron walked down her hallway to feed her ten-day-old baby, she didn’t feel right. She was nauseous. Her chest felt like elephants …
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Take a Toll on Your Heart
A lot of people struggle to maintain their ideal weight, but repeatedly losing and regaining pounds — known as yo-yo dieting — probably won’t …
Many Feel ‘Frozen’ When Heart Attack Strikes
When a heart attack occurs, delaying treatment by even a few minutes could be deadly. But many people wait hours after symptoms set in …
Heavier People May Be More Likely to Survive a Stroke
While it’s long been understood that being overweight or obese raises the odds of stroke, new research indicates those carrying extra weight are far …
Brain Bleed Risk Puts Safety of Low-Dose Aspirin in Doubt
Let’s say you’re one of the millions of older adults who takes a low-dose aspirin religiously, in the belief that it will guard against …
7 Life-Saving Tips About Stroke Prevention
These days, heart health and stroke prevention are on the minds of more than just the AARP cohort. Studies have made it clear that …
Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise
Too many women with heart disease aren’t heeding exercise guidelines, and that could translate into even more health problems down the road, new research …
Rewiring Eye-Brain Connection May Restore Vision After a Stroke
Existing research shows that about 60 percent of people who have a stroke sustain vision damage. A stroke can affect different parts of the brain. When it occurs …
