Cardiovascular

broken heart syndrome

People who suffer from 'broken heart syndrome' are twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital

Drinking coffee only in the morning may lower your risk of heart disease

Coffee Heart Disease

Exposure to zinc, copper and other metals linked to heightened risk of heart disease

Uranium Heart Disease

Heart disease is the top cause of death in the U.S., and more than 60% of Americans will have it by 2050

heart disease 2050

Wegovy helps people sustain weight-loss successes for up to 4 years, study finds

Wegovy weight loss

Want to live longer? New research recommends taking the stairs

stair climbing health benefits

Intermittent fasting may be risky for your heart, new research suggests

Intermittent Fasting Heart Disease

Sitting at work all day is bad for your health – but sprinkling in physical activity can help

Sitting Heart Disease

To show the benefits of eating vegan, scientists gave twins different diets

Vegan twin study

Experts define new syndrome linking cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and kidney issues

CKM Syndrome Heart Disease

Sleep deprivation harms the heart, and catching up on weekends may not help

Sleeping In Health

Japanese plum juice, touted as a natural remedy to heart disease, actually works, Temple researchers say

Japanese Plum Hypertension

Exposure to lead, arsenic and cadmium linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, report finds

Cardiovascular disease is primed to kill more older adults, especially Black and Hispanic people

Cardiovascular Disease Deaths

Is chocolate good for your heart? It depends, the FDA says

Chocolate Health Benefits

Transitioning to a vegan diet can seem daunting; here's how to begin

Vegan diet

Extreme weather is hard on the heart, but the winter is far more dangerous than the summer

Heart Cold Weather

COVID-19 drug Paxlovid may interfere with heart medications, scientists say

Religious practices linked to better heart health among Black people, study finds

Religion Heart Health

Reducing violent crime in cities also results in fewer heart disease deaths, Penn research suggests

How many meals should a person eat each day? The science isn't clear

Daily Eating Habits

A negative outlook on life may be affecting your health – being optimistic could help

optimism

Most Americans have poor cardiometabolic health – here's what they can do to change that

Cardiometabolic health

Drinking beer, hard liquor is worse for waistline and cardiovascular health than wine

Beer cardiovascular health

Eating avocados is linked to a lower risk of heart disease; here are ways to add the food to your diet

Avocado heart health

Even small amounts of alcohol increase risk of heart disease, research shows

Alcohol Heart Disease

Eating more vegetables may not prevent heart disease, study finds, but health experts stress their importance

Vegetables Heart Disease

Heart disease is the top killer of U.S. women, but many don't know it

Heart Disease Women

Long-term anxiety may put people at higher risk of heart disease

Anxiety Worry Health

Replacing butter with olive oil may reduce the risk of serious illnesses, study finds

Olive oil

Children's Health

Childhood obesity has spiked during the pandemic and may lead to heart issues

Eating alone may have negative health consequences, but not all experts agree

Eating alone health effects

Jefferson Health creates $3 million initiative to address heart disease in Philly's underserved neighborhoods

Jefferson Health cardiovascular

Children's Health

Sleep apnea during childhood may increase hypertension risk in teen years

sleep apnea in children

'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

Health Screenings IBC

Prescription fish oil doesn't improve heart health – and may even harm it

FIsh oil heart health

Blood pressure spikes during moderate exercise a sign of future health issues

Exercise-induced high blood pressure

Women with heart disease need specialized care during pregnancy, AHA says

Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

Statins can be the difference between life and death – but they remain underused

A 'motivational' talk with your doctor may reduce your risk of heart disease

Motivational Interviewing by doctors

Heart disease patients at higher risk of severe COVID-19 complications

Coronavirus Heart Health COVID-19

Struggling to eliminate the sweets? Try getting some more sleep

Poor sleep leads to overeating

Brokenhearted over the death of a loved one? These heart medications could save your life, scientists say

Grief Broken Heart Health

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