Heart Health - Original Articles

The Job Stress and Stroke Connection

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

Sugar is Not So Sweet on the Heart

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

Panic Attacks and Mitral Valve Prolapse

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.

New Ways to Get Your Vegetables

Looking for new ways to factor some greenery into your diet? If so, read on.

Erectile Dysfunction May Be a Sign of Heart Disease

ED may be even more serious than it first seemed.

What to Expect after a Stroke

If you've recently had a stroke, there is a lot you need to consider.

Does Being a Workaholic Jeopardize Your Health?

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

Want to Lower Your Blood Pressure? Eat More Melons

Nutritionists are touting melons as an important food in the fight against high blood pressure.

Migraines and Heart Problems: What's the Link?

Migraines may be linked to an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke.

Is It a Heart Attack? Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pericarditis

Inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis may lead to pericarditis a heart condition with symptoms similar to a heart attack.

The Heart-Healthy Benefits of Grapes

Read on for the reasons why this fabulous fruit is more than just your average snack.

Are You Screening Your Heart Enough?

Here's a breakdown of heart health screenings you should be sure you're getting.

Can Certain Foods Really Prevent Heart Disease?

A cereal that lowers cholesterol? A tea that prevents heart disease? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Have Heart Disease? Get the Swine Flu Vaccine

If you have heart disease, the swine flu vaccine can do more than just prevent the aches, pains, and fever associated with the virus.

Can Sudden Hearing Loss Predict Future Stroke Risk?

If you suddenly have trouble hearing in one or both ears, are you destined to suffer a stroke at some point in your future? Here's what the researchers are saying.

Triglycerides and Nerve Damage in Diabetics

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

What Does a Heart Murmur Mean for Your Health?

How do you know if your murmur requires further medical attention?

Blood Pressure and Sleep: What's the Connection?

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

How to Raise Your Good Cholesterol Naturally

Here, simple ways to improve your numbers with no medication necessary.

Should You Become a Fish Fanatic?

Sure fish is good for the heart, but only for people with no major cardiovascular problems, right? Think again.

What Stem Cell Research Means for Heart Patients

Injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle may even reverse heart failure, research shows.

Men's Sexual Health Connected to Overall Health

General health problems that put your sexual health at risk and what you can do about it.

How to Be a Smart Snacker

Follow these tips to make smart snacking a part of your daily routine.

How Snoring Can Hurt Your Heart

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

Early Menopause May Double Stroke Risk

A University of Michigan School of Public Health study has uncovered some startling findings.

A Daily Aspirin: Beneficial or Dangerous?

Although an aspirin a day can minimize your risk of heart attack and stroke, it doesn't come without its set of risks.

When is Sex Safe after a Heart Attack?

The timing varies, but experts say it can be the best medicine of all.

Extra Weight May Benefit the Heart

Some studies show that in heavy patients who have cardiovascular disease, obesity may play a protective role. But is this recent realization an invitation to indulge?

A Heart-Healthy Reason to Breastfeed

Research shows that women who nurse have a lower incidence of cardiac disease.

Cholesterol Medicine: A New Asthma Treatment?

If you use statin therapy to manage high cholesterol and also happen to suffer from asthma, you could find that your breathing may benefit.
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