Daily Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks no Longer Recommended for Older Adults
For decades, doctors have recommended daily aspirin as an easy way for people to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular events. However, after recent research, new guidelines to help people stay heart-healthy recommend against a low-dose of aspirin taken daily to prevent cardiovascular events because it might actually do more harm than good. According […]
This Test Might Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk—so Why Doesn’t Insurance Cover It?
Before your annual physical, your doctor requires blood testing. Your results showed that your LDL cholesterol tests normal. But your general risk of heart disease appears average. You and your doctor need to decide whether you should take a statin drug. A CT scan will give you and your doctor the information you both need […]
Eating Whole Wheat Bread Cuts Risk of Killer Diseases By A Third
The old saying “You are what you eat” certainly makes sense these days. Consider wholemeal bread; it tastes delicious with a nice chewy texture. Enjoying these natural grains with one’s daily meals will jumpstart a healthier body. New studies show that eating wholemeal bread can cut one’s risk of heart disease and other serious conditions […]
Spicy Foods Fight Heart Disease
Spicy foods, such as those foods you may have tried in Indian, Mexican or Korean restaurants, infused with curry and different peppers, have been shown to fight heart disease — the number one cause of death in the western world. Capsaicin, the compound that is responsible for the hot taste of spicy foods has been […]
Does Drinking Soda Cause Heart Disease?
Various studies suggest there is a link between drinking soda and heart disease. The latest study from Harvard School of Public Health suggest that sodas are associated with 20% increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) as well as some adverse changes in lipids, inflammatory factors, and leptin. “Even a moderate amount of sugary beverage […]