Tags: Cardiovascular diseases

Moderate Drinking May Damage Aging Hearts

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.27.2015 13:03 PM

According to a new study, despite the positive effects on cardiovascular systems of moderate alcohol consumption, seniors with aging hearts who consume two or more drinks a day may be doing some damage to their hearts.

Treatment for Depression Reduces Risk of Heart Disease

03.09.2015 15:29 PM

In a three-year study of 5,000 patients suffering from moderate to severe depression, those treated with antidepressants showed lower rates of death due to coronary artery disease and stroke compared to those who did not take the medication.

Health Experts Reveal Importance of a Low-Fat Diet, and Urge Americans to Splurge on Veggies Instead

02.20.2015 22:05 PM

As Catholics around the world steer clear from the butcher aisles today, and every other Friday for the remainder of Lent, they’ll be pleased to know that a panel of experts are in support of their new dietary habits. In fact, they’re proposing that all Americans opt for more fruits and vegetables, rather than slowly killing themselves with poor food choices rich in cholesterol and fat.

Study Finds Women With Congenital Heart Disease at Low Risk When Giving Birth

11.20.2014 20:45 PM

Women With Congenital Heart Disease at Low Risk When Giving Birth, Study Finds. Congenital heart disease occurs when there is a problem with the structure of the heart at birth.

Genetic Errors Seen as Beneficial to the Heart

11.13.2014 18:34 PM

Gene error 'reduces heart attack and cholesterol risk' Not every genetic aberration spells out disaster in the anatomy or general health of a person.

Mediterranean diet reverses metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study

10.16.2014 01:45 AM

A recent study found out that Mediterranean diet could reverse metabolic syndrome, and reduce the chances of suffering from heart disease, diabetes, and other related diseases

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