heart disease

If you suffer from male pattern baldness, this might not be the end of your wellness concerns. This is according to a new study conducted by the British Medical Journal, which found that male pattern baldness is linked to an increased risk…

A new survey suggests that more and more people in relationships want their partners to improve their health through losing weight and giving up smoking. 59 percent of the people surveyed said that they wanted their partner to lose some…

Many people want to lose weight for aesthetic reasons, but there is more to maintaining a healthy weight than looking good. Perhaps you should be more concerned about the risks to your health, and especially to your heart. How Weight Can…

There are various studies looking into the benefits (or lack thereof) of coffee and tea for heart health. However, though research supports both sides of the debate, all in all it looks like your morning cuppa is good for your wellbeing,…

10 years ago, patients whose wellness was affected by severe heart disease were injected with adenovirus encoding angiogenic growth factor, or AdVEGF121. Now, a decade later, they’re doing just as well, if not better, than patients treated…

Heart health is known to come down to a number of wellness lifestyle factors. With a healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking, you can help reduce high blood pressure, but according to researchers at the University of Michigan Health System,…

Sleep is something that everyone needs. It's as essential to living as breathing, drinking and eating. The problem is that it's one of the easiest things to forgo. Busy work schedules, nightmares and troubled thoughts are just three of the…

When your child turns to tears and tantrums to get their way, you may think it’s just a phase of emotional wellness development that will pass, but US researchers have found that this type of behaviour can affect your child’s physical…

Your heart is like the motor of your body. And like any motor, it has to be cared for, with the right ingredients going in to keep things at peak performance. And with heart disease remaining the leading cause of death for both men and…

Erectile dysfunction or impotence could hurt more than a man’s pride – it could also increase his risk of developing cardiovascular disease. An Australian study has confirmed previous studies that suggest erectile dysfunction (ED) may be…

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claim 17.3 million lives per year, which according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) represents 30% of all global deaths per year. Without comprehensive heart wellness education and disease prevention, it…

If you have erection problems, you should always consult a doctor but now, thanks to a new study, you have another reason. According to Australian researchers, the wellbeing of men with even relatively minor erectile difficulties could be…

In the arena of protein supplements, two contenders have emerged. In the blue corner, the challenger: soy protein, with a debatable cardo-protective effect, a worrisome phytoestrogen content and lack of all the essential amino acids. In the…

These days, there always seems to be a new vitamin or mineral supplement to push your wellbeing to the highest levels it can reach, but what if your heart wellness is already in trouble? Should you take supplements if you are at risk for,…

Despite what you may have been told growing up or heard more recently on TV. Men and women are different and it’s at a biological level. There are conditions which only affect one sex or affect both sexes at different times or in different…

High levels of cholesterol are one of the identified risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Medical advice suggests that lowering your cholesterol can also then reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke. However, one doctor is…

Going through the menopause is something that many women dread. Despite its inevitability it can still cause an awful lot of stress. Now it seems, however, that women who begin the menopause early may have more to worry about than the…

Women taking calcium supplements to lower the risk of osteoporosis might actually be compromising their cardiovascular health in the process, according to a new study. Wellbeing advice thus far has encouraged the use of calcium supplements…

Looking after your heart is so important to your wellbeing, so why not try to include a few more heart-loving foods in your diet? We’ve got a list of the best artery-cleansing, cholesterol-lowering picks around, so just choose your…

A coronary test can reveal in minutes if you are at risk of developing heart disease. The scan, dubbed “a mammogram for the heart”, reveals if there are excessive calcium deposits in the coronary arteries – a surefire sign of a risk of…

Genetics and side effects of medication can account for some of our wellness problems, and the same is true when it comes to our lifestyle. Scientific research continually shows us ways that we can improve our wellbeing, so are we all doing…

There are lots of reasons that you might choose to be a vegetarian. Some people are vegetarians for the dietary benefits, while others don’t eat meat or animal products due to the ethical considerations. But now it seems that whichever…

We all know by now that antioxidants are fantastic in helping create an inner anti-ageing regime, to prime us for a healthier, longer and better looking life - both inside and outside. But do you know where to get these antioxidants from?…

In the world of vitamins, minerals and supplements, it has long been thought that selenium may have a beneficial effect on people suffering from all kinds of different health concerns, including heart disease. Now, new research that has…

As a kid, you’re told to drink your milk by almost every adult you know, but why are you told to do that? Why does milk make up an important part of your diet and is this something that only applies to child wellness? Let’s investigate the…

It turns out that laughter might actually be the best medicine after all. Laughing is a pretty pleasurable experience; no-one would deny it. And in recent years we’ve seen a number of studies finding a link between emotions and…

Heart disease remains one of the most dangerous chronic conditions in the world. It's a disease which generally doesn't just occur on its own and is one of the many conditions which obesity exacerbates. Heart disease makes the likelihood of…

It has recently been reported that if you’re a pear-shaped woman, meaning you carry weight in your thighs rather that in your abdomen, your heart wellness is at risk. Reporters are claiming that this one study overturns the ‘myth’ that it’s…

Erectile dysfunction could be a sign of heart disease. Australian research has revealed that men suffering from severe erectile dysfunction are more likely to suffer cardiovascular disease than men who have no issue with that sexual…

We all know that real butter is very high in fat and calories. It’s not surprise then, that this led to decades of advice from health experts suggesting that we should replace the butter in our diet with low-fat ‘healthy’ spreads. While…