It's well-known that having high cholesterol and being obese are two top risk factors for cardiovascular disease. As it turns out, depression is as big a risk factor, according to a study published in the journal Atherosclerosis.
“There's little doubt that depression is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases,” explained researcher Karl-Heinz Ladwig. “The question now is: What's the rel... ››› more
The severity of your menopausal symptoms could determine your risk for heart disease, according to a new study published in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society.
While the study didn't prove a cause-and-effect relationship between menopausal symptoms and heart disease, it's “yet another important study which highlights gender-specific risk factors for heart disease,... ››› more
Getting protein intake from nuts and seeds rather than animal sources could help prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published online in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
For their study, the team looked at five different dietary patterns and sources of protein, including meat, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes and processed foods and their eff... ››› more
Your mother always told you to eat your veggies when you were younger. As it turns out, she was onto something: According to new Australian research, eating lots of vegetables can help older women keep their blood vessels healthy.
The study found that the greatest benefit came from cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. It linked these strong-smel... ››› more
If your workplace is noisy, you're more likely to develop high blood pressure and cholesterol, according to a new US study conducted by a study team from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in Ohio.
The link between noisy jobs and hearing difficulties is nothing new, however, the new study offers fresh insight that louder work conditions might contribute to the risk factor... ››› more
If you think erectile dysfunction is only a sexual problem, think again. For many men, erectile dysfunction can indicate underlying cardiovascular disease.
“Cardiovascular disease is among the leading causes of erectile dysfunction, but this too often goes unrecognised, putting the man's heart at risk,” renowned cardiologist Dr Chauncey Crandall, chief of the cardiac transplant programme at... ››› more
You know that milkshakes are high in fat and sugar, and therefore bad for your waistline. What you probably didn't know is that indulging in this delicious drink can also set the stage for heart attack. That's according to a new study published in the journal Laboratory Investigation.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in the United State... ››› more
Many men and women between ages 40 and 75 take statin drugs to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, in the United States, one in five people take these cholesterol-lowering drugs.
While the use of statin drugs is common, what many users don't know is that mixing these drugs with certain supplements or even foods can make them less effective. Read on to learn about the biggest c... ››› more
A body of recent research suggests that feeling lonely contributes to cardiovascular disease. According to a brand-new study, loneliness contributes less to the risk of cardiovascular disease than recent research suggests, however, social isolation really does boost your risk of dying after a heart attack or stroke.
The alleged relationship between loneliness and cardiovascular disease essentia... ››› more
Too much or too little vitamin D, otherwise known as the sunshine vitamin, increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, a new Norwegian study suggests.
Getting the right amount of vitamin D, on the other hand, could substantially reduce your risk of death. Keep reading for the full findings, as published online in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Just enough vitamin D in... ››› more
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