As brain problems increase, experts offer advice to keep yours healthy
Sep 7, 2017
While statistics show increasing risk for dementia and mental decline, some relatively simple actions may actually keep your brain healthy.
Prevention
Advisory: Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat could lower cardiovascular risks
Jun 15, 2017
Replacing saturated fat with healthier fat in the diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk as much as cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, according to an American Heart Association advisory issued Thursday.
Statins lower heart attack, stroke risk in people at average risk
May 12, 2017
Millions more people worldwide may benefit from cholesterol-lowering statins after a global study showed the drugs help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people at moderate risk.
Fish oil supplements provide some benefit after heart attack, heart failure
Mar 13, 2017
Omega-3 fish oil supplements may slightly lower the risk of dying after heart failure or a recent heart attack, but they don’t prevent heart disease, says an advisory issued Monday by the American Heart Association.
Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may be recipe for ‘good’ cholesterol
Feb 13, 2017
A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol in people at risk for heart disease, according to a new study.
App can detect irregular heartbeat by looking at your face
Nov 30, 2016
Researchers in Hong Kong have successfully used an iPhone camera and smartphone app to identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
Two new drugs added to heart failure guidelines
May 20, 2016
A pair of heart failure drugs approved last year by the Food and Drug Administration have made their way into new treatment guidelines. The American College of Cardiology.
Taking blood pressure medication and statin for cholesterol slashed risk for some patients
Apr 4, 2016
A study known as HOPE-3 sought to find the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease in people, including cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Summit looks at delays in treatment for vascular disease
Aug 19, 2015
Most people often fail to recognize symptoms of vascular disease. Unfortunately, so do their doctors.
Losing weight substantially reduces Atrial Fibrillation
Mar 16, 2015
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight were six times more likely to achieve long-term freedom from this common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session.