Heart Health

If your wellbeing is affected by heartburn, one of the first things you think is ‘maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that.’ Wellness experts agree that eating the wrong kind of food is the main cause of heartburn, but it’s not the only cause.…

To say that the heart is an important part in the human body is an understatement. It’s practically what keeps us alive. Yet it’s a shame that this organ is often neglected by many of us as we go through our unhealthy lifestyles. Keeping…

If you have low magnesium levels, your wellbeing could be at risk to heart disease. This is according to a new study, led by Andrea Rosanoff, PhD, which found that contrary to the traditional belief that cholesterol or saturated fat play…

Thrombectomy devices have been shown, by several recent trials, to help improve your wellbeing in the case of ischemic stroke, but financial coverage for this device hangs in the balance. This is according to an editorial in the journal…

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been praised for their health-boosting benefits, but a new study suggests that they may be helpful for people on hemodialysis, who are among the highest risk patients for sudden cardiac death. Researchers at…

Where your heart is concerned, your diet is hugely important. There are many things you may do out of habit, whether it's exercising too little or eating the wrong foods, which could be having an impact on the health of your heart. Here are…

Researchers from Vanderbilt University have announced the discovery of two new genes, which are both associated with heart disorders. Both genes are involved in the coding for calmodulin, a calcium-binding signalling protein, which plays a…

New studies suggest that we could be missing data when it comes to our diets and heart disease advice. The dietary advice we currently receive about fats and the risk of heart disease have been called into question as a clinical trial shows…

Poor diet, lack of physical activity and obesity are putting American teenagers at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life, according to new research. Around half of the 5,000 adolescents examined as part of the…

A newly discovered heart attack drug could reduce the tissue damage which occurs after a heart problem, according to a BBC headline. This follows new research which involved a study of mice, where a molecule known as MitoSNO was found to…

They are one of the most delicious of fruits but it seems there’s more to strawberries and blueberries than simply a great dessert. Research shows that eating these two berries every week can prevent heart attacks in women. The flavonoid…

Statins, used to reduce cholesterol levels, may also protect patients who have suffered from a heart attack from a repeat event. Statins are normally prescribed to lower the rate of so-called “bad” cholesterol in the blood by reducing…

We all live with stress and must learn to deal with the pressures of everyday life – family life and relationships, work life and even friendships can all affect us in different ways. Stress isn’t all bad, of course. Being under a degree of…

It is never ever boring; cardio kickboxing is always a fun challenge in technique, endurance and especially concentration. It's also great for you if you don’t have much time on your hands but you are looking to lose weight fast.…

When we hear about the variety of problems that our hearts can suffer from, the natural sensation of chest-sagging can be a little too fierce for comfort. The worst – or so we are told – is that of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a…

A recent new article stated that one baby defied the odds, against medical advice, to survive hypoplastic left heart syndrome - the child in question has just half a heart. Her parents were told that she had just a 50/50 chance of surviving…

We're often told that the greatest benefits for the heart is to exercise it. From brisk walks to jogging, flexing those heart muscles is often the prescription as we pace ourselves towards middle age. Does exercise always have to be…

Unless you’ve been living on another planet, the chances are that you will have heard of omega 3 fatty acids. Sometimes, though, that is where the understanding stops. Although you may have heard the name and understood that they are…

When you think about meditation, you undoubtedly think about peace, tranquility, calm and a sense of wellbeing. It is something that people most frequently associate with mental wellness and serenity, rather than considering it to have any…

If you have suffered from a heart attack, heart disease or any other similar cardio or heart health related problem, you may have been fitted with an internal defibrillator. These tiny devices are around the size of a matchbox and are…

You know that consuming omega-3 fatty acids is good for your heart health, but you may also be benefiting other areas of your wellbeing too in the process. This is according to a new study, which found that omega-3 fatty acids could have…

A Welford family have undertaken two fundraising projects in order to support a charity which made it life easier for the couple when their child needed to have lifesaving heart surgery. Sarah Walpole and her partner, Jody, were able to…

Garlic is one of nature’s wonders. A delight in cooking, it is packed with health-giving benefits and is especially good for lowering cholesterol. Allied to this is garlic’s ability to keep our blood flowing and reduce fat cells in the…

The rate at which your heart beats when it is resting is a determinant of your physical fitness and also indicates how your hormones and nervous system are operating. A normal resting heartbeat is one that beats 60-100 times per minute and…

You know that calcium is important for your bone wellness, but what about other aspects of your wellbeing? If you take calcium supplements, your heart health could suffer. This is according to the results of a new study, published in the…

Suffering from a heart attack in a public place may now become a less dangerous event, thanks to defibrillators that are hidden away all over the place, in Hong Kong. This will give people the best chance of surviving some kind of cardio…

So you have hit the big five-oh and everyone and their dog has a tale to tell about the ups and downs of middle age. Mostly downs. The upside is that for every horror story, there is a romance too. In this case, the…

When your aortic valve is too narrow, it causes an obstruction of blood flow. This is known as aortic stenosis, a problematic condition for the wellbeing of men. Usually, your blood passes from the left ventricle of your heart (or the left…

According to an article that was published in The Daily Telegraph, a team of scientists have discovered a gene that "could rejuvenate old hearts". This concept seems to be quite strange, so it’s no surprise that it has been…

Wellness experts seem to always be harping on about heart health, and the steps you need to take to guard your wellbeing against heart disease, but what do you actually need to do? Aside from drinking less, eating better and quitting…