You may have heard that early morning is when your risk of having a heart attack is greatest.
Early-day heart attacks are not only more frequent, they are deadlier. They are 20% more likely to kill you.i
Doctors have never known exactly why people are more prone to heart attacks in the morning. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London set out to solve the mystery.… Read More
For decades, doctors have known that people with arthritis are more likely to suffer heart attacks and heart failure.
Their risk for heart disease is 23% higher than the general population. Their risk for heart failure is 42% greater. And they face a significantly higher chance of having a stroke, too.i
But a major study shows that it’s not arthritis that is causing the heightened risk.… Read More
Nearly 3 million Americans have atrial fibrillation. It’s an irregular heartbeat that can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
And it also greatly raises the chances you’ll have a stroke.
Mainstream doctors’ first-line treatment for AFib is drugs. They usually put their patients on a drug thinner like warfarin to lower their chances of stroke-causing blood clot. And they often give them on another drug such as amiodarone to regulate their heartbeat.… Read More
You probably know that the classic signs of heart disease…
They are chest pain and shortness of breath when you exert yourself.
Other common symptoms include pain, numbness, or weakness in your legs, arms, upper abdomen, back, or neck.i
But there are other, lesser-known signs of cardiac problems that you might never associate with heart disease. It’s important to be aware of them because heart disease remains America’s number one killer. … Read More
After recovering from a heart attack, many people want to take it easy.
Understandably, they are afraid to exert themselves for fear they could have another heart attack.
So they rest.
And if they do work out, they go easy.
A major study shows that this is not only the wrong strategy, it could be a deadly one.
Swedish researchers analyzed the link between physical activity and death rates after a heart attack. … Read More
For decades, mainstream doctors warned that eggs were just about the worst food for your heart.
The American Heart Association issued guidelines saying that eating eggs causes cholesterol levels to rise. This would lead to clogged arteries and heart attacks, they said.
A few years ago, researchers started questioning this conventional “wisdom.”
Two major studies were launched to take a close look at how eggs affect your heart.… Read More