Shockingly Simple Way to Protect Your Heart: Brush Your Teeth
Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Journal of…
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Best Available Research: Electronic Cigarettes Are Not Worth the Risk
There is growing evidence that electronic cigarettes have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, reports a paper published November 7, 2019, in Cardiovascular Research, a…
Frequent Drinking Worse Than Than Binge Drinking for Heart Rhythm Disorder
Drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than binge drinking, according to research published today in EP…
Less Heart Damage From Chemotherapy When Cancer Patients Exercise
Patients with cancer should receive a tailored exercise prescription to protect their heart, reports a paper published today (October 6, 2019) in the European Journal…
To Protect Against Congenital Heart Defects, Fathers-to-Be Should Avoid Alcohol Six Months Before Conception
Parental alcohol consumption linked to raised risk of congenital heart disease. Aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital…
Urgent Action in Children Required to Tackle Cardiovascular Deaths
Encouraging activity and improving diet in children is crucial to cut deaths from cardiovascular disease – and is the focus of an innovative school project…
New Study Suggests: Eat Nuts for a Lower Risk of Fatal Heart Attack and Stroke
Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to research presented today at…
Microbes May Contribute to Heart Attacks
Microorganisms in the body may contribute to destabilization of coronary plaques and subsequent heart attack, according to late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress…
HUNT Study: Doubled Mortality Risk From Sedentary Lifestyle for 20 Years
Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to results from…
Smartphones Can Disrupt Pacemakers and Cause Painful Shocks
Electromagnetic interference from smartphones can disrupt pacemaker function and cause implantable cardioverter defibrillators to deliver painful shocks. Cardiac device wearers are advised to keep a…