Technological advances are making it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health, either with a smart device on their wrist or finger, or with a blood pressure monitor. But a new nationwide study commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many Americans use heart-monitoring devices, few share that […]
For years, health experts have debated whether body mass index (BMI) is the best measure of a person’s health. Although waist circumference has been considered a key predictor of heart disease, a recent study shows that neither BMI nor waist measurement is a definitive predictor. Instead, a hidden factor, intermuscular fat, the fat stored in […]
A study by Rutgers Health shows that donating more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack could save lives. The study, published in , confirms a 2023 study that suggested mortality or recurrent heart attacks were more common in anemic patients who received less blood. Both studies were led by Jeffrey L. Carson, provost […]
As the holiday season brings festive joy and celebration, beware of the secret risk that quietly emerges on Christmas Day. Well, it’s not the Grinch stealing the decorations, but a life-threatening situation. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks strokes spike in the last two weeks of December, and December 25 is the peak […]
Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]