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Sitting Too Long Linked To Heart Disease Not Even Exercise Can Undo: Study
The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reveal a clear link between prolonged sitting and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Apple Watch Detects Irregular Heartbeat in Large Study but More Research Needed
Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes — but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps.
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Excessive Alcohol May Worsen Condition Of Heart Patients: Study
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, even moderate level of alcohol consumption may worsen the condition of heart failure patients with a faulty version of a gene called titin
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Moderate Alcohol Too May Trigger Risk Of Heart Failure: Study
According to a latest study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, even moderate level of alcohol consumption may worsen the condition of heart failure patients with a faulty versions of a gene called titin.
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130 Is The New 'High' Blood Pressure, Say Updated Guidelines
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology redefined high blood pressure as a reading of 130 over 80, down from 140 over 90.
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Skipping Breakfast Linked With Narrowing Of Arteries: Study
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, evaluated the association between breakfast and the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis and found out that people who skip breakfast are at a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis - hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque.
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Calcium in Arteries May Predict Heart Attack Risk: 5 Foods That Protect Your Heart
According to a new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, measuring the amount of calcium build-up in the arteries can help in predicting the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Be Warned: Hard Calcium Deposits May Indicate Risk of Heart Attack
A latest study to be presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Washington D.C reveals a certain factor that may help in determining whos at risk of a heart attack.
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High 'Good Cholesterol' May Not Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Raising 'good cholesterol' levels may not be as effective as lowering 'bad cholesterol' for reducing the risk of developing heart disease, a new study has found.
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Adults With Longer-Lived Parents May Have Healthier Old Age
Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body's circulatory system in middle-age, British researchers have found.
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Light Jogging is Best For a Long Life: Study
Vigorous exercise such as fast running might be harmful to your health over time, according to a Danish study that found light jogging is best for longevity.
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Can You be Obese and Healthy?
People who are obese may appear healthy for a while but their condition declines over time, says a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Running Daily, Even For Few Minutes, Increases Life Span
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology at suggests that running everyday, even for a few minutes and at a slow speed, is significantly beneficial and can reduce a person's risk of dying from heart diseases by 50...
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Turning the Clock Forward an Hour Leads to Heart Attacks
Turning the clocks forward an hour in the spring for daylight saving time is followed by a spike in heart attacks on the Monday afterward, said a research presented at the American College of Cardiology conference. But when the clocks fall back and people...
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Potassium-rich diet cuts stroke, heart risk
A diet rich in foods rich in potassium reduces the risk for a stroke by over 20 percent and also lowers the risk of heart disease.
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Sitting Too Long Linked To Heart Disease Not Even Exercise Can Undo: Study
The findings, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reveal a clear link between prolonged sitting and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
-
Apple Watch Detects Irregular Heartbeat in Large Study but More Research Needed
Apple Watch can detect a worrisome irregular heartbeat at least sometimes — but experts say more work is needed to tell if using wearable technology to screen for heart problems really helps.
-
Excessive Alcohol May Worsen Condition Of Heart Patients: Study
According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, even moderate level of alcohol consumption may worsen the condition of heart failure patients with a faulty version of a gene called titin
-
Moderate Alcohol Too May Trigger Risk Of Heart Failure: Study
According to a latest study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology, even moderate level of alcohol consumption may worsen the condition of heart failure patients with a faulty versions of a gene called titin.
-
130 Is The New 'High' Blood Pressure, Say Updated Guidelines
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology redefined high blood pressure as a reading of 130 over 80, down from 140 over 90.
-
Skipping Breakfast Linked With Narrowing Of Arteries: Study
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, evaluated the association between breakfast and the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis and found out that people who skip breakfast are at a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis - hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque.
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Calcium in Arteries May Predict Heart Attack Risk: 5 Foods That Protect Your Heart
According to a new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging, measuring the amount of calcium build-up in the arteries can help in predicting the risk of heart attack and stroke.
-
Be Warned: Hard Calcium Deposits May Indicate Risk of Heart Attack
A latest study to be presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in Washington D.C reveals a certain factor that may help in determining whos at risk of a heart attack.
-
High 'Good Cholesterol' May Not Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Raising 'good cholesterol' levels may not be as effective as lowering 'bad cholesterol' for reducing the risk of developing heart disease, a new study has found.
-
Adults With Longer-Lived Parents May Have Healthier Old Age
Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body's circulatory system in middle-age, British researchers have found.
-
Light Jogging is Best For a Long Life: Study
Vigorous exercise such as fast running might be harmful to your health over time, according to a Danish study that found light jogging is best for longevity.
-
Can You be Obese and Healthy?
People who are obese may appear healthy for a while but their condition declines over time, says a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
-
Running Daily, Even For Few Minutes, Increases Life Span
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology at suggests that running everyday, even for a few minutes and at a slow speed, is significantly beneficial and can reduce a person's risk of dying from heart diseases by 50...
-
Turning the Clock Forward an Hour Leads to Heart Attacks
Turning the clocks forward an hour in the spring for daylight saving time is followed by a spike in heart attacks on the Monday afterward, said a research presented at the American College of Cardiology conference. But when the clocks fall back and people...
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Potassium-rich diet cuts stroke, heart risk
A diet rich in foods rich in potassium reduces the risk for a stroke by over 20 percent and also lowers the risk of heart disease.
