Tag: heart disease
Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians’...
Almost three in four Australian children consume too much sugar, 91.5% of young people do not meet physical activity recommendations, and Australians are among the most obese people in the world. Today
Should You Take an Aspirin a Day for Your Heart?
You’ve probably heard that taking one baby aspirin every day can significantly reduce your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke.
Eating Chocolate Probably Won't Protect You From Stroke
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NEW STUDY: Common Heartburn Drugs Linked to Heart Attack Risk
Heartburn can make your chest feel like it’s on fire. But the meds you take to control it might be doing something worse: Certain acid reflux drugs may raise your risk of a heart attack , suggests new research from Stanford University.
A Smarter Way to Check for Heart Disease
For years, doctors used to make guys sweat about their heart health—literally. A brief but intense run on a treadmill while hooked up to a bunch of wires and electrodes would assess your heart’s response to exertion.
Stall This Scary Heart Condition for 10+ Years
A breakup isn’t the only thing that can leave you with a broken heart: The combination of diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure can give your ticker a major beating , finds recent research from Northwestern University.
Who’s Healthier: Tall or Short Men?
Can your height hurt your heart? Short men may have a greater risk of developing coronary artery disease than taller guys , suggests a new study from the University of Leicester.
10 Crazy Body Connections
Your body parts are joined in ways you never imagined. For example, did you know the length of your index finger could secretly reveal your penis size? While most of these links sound strange, knowing about them could pay dividends down the line. Here are...
