Heart Health - Causes

Snoring loudly enough to wake up your sleeping spouse may be more than just annoying, it could signal a serious health problem.

The statistics are shocking: According to the American Heart Association, every 45 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke.

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Congenital cardiovascular defects, ranging from mild to severe, occur in about one percent of all live births, or approximately eight out of every 1,000 births, and are the most common congenital malformation in newborns.

One study showed the risk for cardiac arrest soared to two to four times higher while watching heart-pounding sports events. But does it matter if your team wins or loses?

Aortic disease is known as a silent epidemic because each year nearly 47,000 Americans die from the disorder. Understand the warning signs and risk factors of aneurysms.

Heart disease patients who also have or develop anemia are more likely to experience more severe heart problems. Find out why and what you can do.

We've all experienced the sensation of our heart skipping a beat. Or maybe it's felt as if it's fluttering inside our chest. Brought on by a number of factors, these "heart palpitations" usually aren't serious.

A study found that the addition of a patient's coronary artery calcium (CAC) score to their other risk factors for heart disease (smoking, age, and cholesterol levels) led to a better prediction of their category of risk-low, intermediate or high-for developing heart disease than traditional factors alone.

Is caffeine good or bad for your health? Get the truth here.

A team of Australian researchers has found that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) greatly increases your chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke.

As part of the American Heart Association's focus on women and heart health, the organization initiated new guidelines in 2007 to help doctors evaluate women's risk factors for cardiac disease. Three years later, how well are these guidelines working?

Research suggests that your TV-viewing habit can be a deadly pastime.

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States, but it is also highly preventable. These are the five worst things that you can do to your heart.

Sitting too long raises fatality risk, experts say.

Having fat on the lower portion of your body, such as on the thighs, hips and backside, may protect against diabetes and heart disease, a recent report suggests.

When you think of strokes, you probably think it only happens to adults. In fact, pediatric stroke also exists and it s important to know the signs of this serious condition in case your child is at risk.

Electrical pollution from cell phones and WiFi known as "electrosmog" is hazardous to our health, according to recent research.

Sodium is essential, but too much of anything is bad news for your body. Now, studies show that intake of salt needs to be even less than previously thought to ward off the risk of stroke.

Surely being overweight can't be nearly as bad for you as a smoking habit. Well, think again.

Men who feel stressed at work are at a greater risk of having a stroke.

Experts are now beginning to link excess sugar intake to higher incidences of heart disease.

Many believe that panic attacks and mitral valve prolapse are linked. But is this the truth? Read on to get what the studies are really saying.

ED may be even more serious than it first seemed.

Recognize the signs of being a workaholic and learn what to do to protect your health.

For the first time, a simple blood test may hold the answer

How many hours of slumber do experts suggest for a healthy heart?

Did you know that in addition to being a nighttime nuisance, snoring can also be downright dangerous?

Learn more about this important connection.

Health officials assert that cardiovascular disease is preventable in many cases. Find out if you re at risk for stroke and what you should or must do about it.