Dodging physical activity and healthy diet: can resveratrol take the edge off the consequences of your lifestyle? There are plausible mechanisms for the consistent effect of avocados on serum HDL-cholesterol concentrations. Focusing on fresh foods full of heart-healthy fats and antioxidants can decrease your risk of developing heart disease and cut your chances of a… Read More »
Removing a defective gene mutation responsible for RYR2 protein production may help prevent sudden cardiac death, finds a new study. The results of this study are published in the journal of Circulation Research. Each year, at least 3 million people worldwide die of sudden cardiac death. In the U.S., this number reaches up to 450,000… Read More »
Heart failure (HF), often referred to as cardiac failure or congestive heart failure (CHP), occurs when the heart is unable to pump sufficiently to maintain blood flow to meet the body’s needs. A lot of health conditions contribute to heart failure. These include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction also known as heart attack, high blood… Read More »
A study that followed over 21,000 male doctors for two decades, measuring a variety of things including the influence of carrying a few extra pounds and physical activity on risk of cardiac heart failure has an important message – even a few extra pounds can be risky, especially if you’re not active. For the non-medical… Read More »